Factors that affect decision making: gender and age differences

摘要: In this study, the influence of gender and age in importance allocated to several factors decision process was investigated from a naturalistic perspective. For purpose, Decision-Making Questionnaire, DMQ administered sample 589 participants (294 men 295 women) ages between 18-80 years old, who were grouped into three developmental stages: youths 18-25 (n= 207; 97 110 women); adults 26-65 205; 95 women), retired persons 66-80 177; 87 90 women). The statistical analyses revealed significant differences due both participants' perception that determine their processes.