Brief Description

The “Decision-Making Style Identification” tool aims to record and analyze the strategies individuals use when making decisions. It examines four main strategies: analytical thinking, intuitive thinking, reliance on advice, and decision postponement.

Purpose

The objective is to understand individual differences and preferences in decision-making styles, so that the results can be applied in the development of educational programs, in counseling, and in improving decision-making skills in professional, educational, and personal contexts.

Scoring Method

Participants answer questions related to each decision-making strategy using a five-point Likert scale (1 = not at all to 5 = very much). The total score for each strategy is obtained by summing the corresponding responses, indicating the degree of preference and use.

Validity

The validity of the tool is based on theoretical models of psychological analysis of decision-making and is supported by related studies. It includes elements of construct and content validity, along with references to internationally recognized works in the field.

Reliability

The reliability of the tool can be assessed using the internal consistency coefficient (Cronbach’s α) for each strategy, as well as test–retest reliability to estimate temporal stability.

Data Analysis and Use

Analysis includes calculating means and standard deviations for each strategy, as well as correlations with demographic or professional characteristics. The data can be used for individual feedback, targeted interventions, and research purposes.

References

Janis, I. L., & Mann, L. (1977). Decision Making: A Psychological Analysis of Conflict, Choice, and Commitment. New York: Free Press.
Scott, S. G., & Bruce, R. A. (1995). Decision-making style: The development and assessment of a new measure. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 55(5), 818–831.
Kahneman, D. (2011). Thinking, Fast and Slow. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.