Relationship Between Decision-Making Styles and Perceived Stress Among Postgraduate Students
Ananya Santhosh1, Vimala M2
1Ananya Santhosh, Student, Department of Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bengaluru (Karnataka), India.
2Vimala M, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Coordinator, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bengaluru (Karnataka), India.
Manuscript Received on 20 February 2025 | First Revised Manuscript Received on 28 February 2025 | Second Revised Manuscript Received on 17 May 2025 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 June 2025 | Manuscript published on 30 June 2025 | PP: 10-13 | Volume-11 Issue-10 June 2025 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijmh.G180311070325 | DOI: 10.35940/ijmh.G1803.11100625
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Abstract: This study explores the relationship between General Decision-Making Styles and perceived stress among adults to better understand how decision-making processes impact stress levels. Employing a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 222 participants using validated self-report measures for General decision-making styles, which include Rational, Avoidant, Dependent, Intuitive, and Spontaneous decisionmaking styles, and the Perceived Stress Scale. Spearman’s rho correlation analyses revealed significant associations between certain decision-making styles and stress levels. The Dependent decision-making style was positively correlated with perceived stress (p < 0.001), suggesting that individuals who rely on others for decision-making may experience higher stress due to a perceived lack of control. Similarly, the Intuitive style showed a moderate positive correlation with stress (p < 0.001), indicating that intuitive decision-makers may also be susceptible to stress. Conversely, Avoidant and Spontaneous decision-making styles showed no significant relationship with perceived stress, highlighting the nuanced impact of different decision-making styles on stress perception. These findings suggest that fostering adaptive decision-making approaches could play a role in stress management interventions. Future research should explore causal relationships and consider contextual factors influencing decision-making and stress.
Keywords: General Decision-Making Styles, Perceived Stress, Postgraduate Students, Stress Management, Correlational Analysis.
Scope of the Article: Philosophy