GENDER-ROLE DIFFERENCES IN DECISION-MAKING ORIENTATIONS AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS

Citation
Cm. Radecki et J. Jaccard, GENDER-ROLE DIFFERENCES IN DECISION-MAKING ORIENTATIONS AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS, Journal of applied social psychology, 26(1), 1996, pp. 76-94
Citations number
49
Categorie Soggetti
Psychology, Social
ISSN journal
00219029
Volume
26
Issue
1
Year of publication
1996
Pages
76 - 94
Database
ISI
SICI code
0021-9029(1996)26:1<76:GDIDOA>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
The relationship between gender role identification and decision makin g orientations was examined. Decision making was analyzed in terms of decision making orientation (behavioral, cognitive, and emotional) and decision making skills (problem definition and formulation, generatio n of alternative solutions, choice process, solution implementation, a nd verification). The results revealed a 2-factor characterization of general decision making in terms of approach-avoidance tendencies and self-appraisals of decision skills. A masculinity model was supported for decision making orientation, with masculinity serving as the only significant predictor. In contrast, an androgyny model was supported f or decision making skills, with masculinity and femininity serving as significant predictors.