Investigation of relation between decision making and Self-Actualization. (2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Senthamizh Pavai, P.; Geetha, K.; Vigneshwari, J.; Maria Suganthi, L.
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 37(2021)Supplement Part 2
• Page Start: 785
• Page End: 788
• Publication Date: 2021
• Subjects: Self-esteem -- Vigilance -- Hyper vigilance -- Procrastination and Buck passing -- Self -- Actualization; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2020.06.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: Adolescence is a transitional period of life prior to full maturity, which results from the rapid changes in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Adolescents need to be protected and they need to be kept under control in cognitive processes such as decision-making. In this period the decisions taken on issues including selection of job and professional life affect the health, careers, psychological wellbeing as well as social acceptance of the individuals for their lifetime Baiocco R and Mann L [1, 2] . Adolescence is a period where they begin to explore and assert their personal identities and potentialities and self-actualization is a driving force that will ultimately lead to enhance abilities and determine the path of one's life. The present study consisted of thousand students drawn randomly from higher secondary schools in and around Chennai districts. The tools used to collect data for the study were (i) Decision Making Questionnaire, (ii) Self actualization Questionnaire and (iii) Personal Data Sheet. t -test and regression were used for the study. Regression analysis showed that there is a positive relationship between decision making and self actualization among adolescents.