Research Article

Investigation of Relationships among Anxiety, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Decision Making

Volume: 21 Number: 1 July 20, 2020
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Investigation of Relationships among Anxiety, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Decision Making

Abstract

The aim of this research is to investigate the relationships among trait anxiety, intolerance of uncertainty, and decision-making behavior. In this research, a descriptive research design was used. The research was conducted with the participation of volunteer university students who were enrolled in the undergraduate programs at Ege University Faculty of Education. Convenient sampling method was used and the data obtained from 105 participants (43 male and 62 female) were analyzed. Data collection instruments in the research were a Demographic Information Form, Trait Anxiety Inventory, Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (long form), and Iowa Gambling Task. Correlational analysis was used to analyze the research data. As a result of the analysis, there was no statistically significant relationship between university students’ trait anxiety level and Iowa Gambling Task performance. Also, there was no statistically significant relationship between the students’ intolerance of uncertainty level and Iowa Gambling Task performance. However, it was concluded that there was a significant positive correlation between trait anxiety level and intolerance of uncertainty level of the students. The research findings were discussed in the light of the literature and some recommendations were made for future studies.

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English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 20, 2020

Submission Date

December 20, 2019

Acceptance Date

January 6, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 21 Number: 1

APA
Tantan Ulu, Ş., & Yaka, B. (2020). Investigation of Relationships among Anxiety, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Decision Making. Ege Eğitim Dergisi, 21(1), 89-100. https://doi.org/10.12984/egeefd.661965
AMA
1.Tantan Ulu Ş, Yaka B. Investigation of Relationships among Anxiety, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Decision Making. Ege Eğitim Dergisi. 2020;21(1):89-100. doi:10.12984/egeefd.661965
Chicago
Tantan Ulu, Şeyma, and Barış Yaka. 2020. “Investigation of Relationships Among Anxiety, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Decision Making”. Ege Eğitim Dergisi 21 (1): 89-100. https://doi.org/10.12984/egeefd.661965.
EndNote
Tantan Ulu Ş, Yaka B (July 1, 2020) Investigation of Relationships among Anxiety, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Decision Making. Ege Eğitim Dergisi 21 1 89–100.
IEEE
[1]Ş. Tantan Ulu and B. Yaka, “Investigation of Relationships among Anxiety, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Decision Making”, Ege Eğitim Dergisi, vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 89–100, July 2020, doi: 10.12984/egeefd.661965.
ISNAD
Tantan Ulu, Şeyma - Yaka, Barış. “Investigation of Relationships Among Anxiety, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Decision Making”. Ege Eğitim Dergisi 21/1 (July 1, 2020): 89-100. https://doi.org/10.12984/egeefd.661965.
JAMA
1.Tantan Ulu Ş, Yaka B. Investigation of Relationships among Anxiety, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Decision Making. Ege Eğitim Dergisi. 2020;21:89–100.
MLA
Tantan Ulu, Şeyma, and Barış Yaka. “Investigation of Relationships Among Anxiety, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Decision Making”. Ege Eğitim Dergisi, vol. 21, no. 1, July 2020, pp. 89-100, doi:10.12984/egeefd.661965.
Vancouver
1.Şeyma Tantan Ulu, Barış Yaka. Investigation of Relationships among Anxiety, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Decision Making. Ege Eğitim Dergisi. 2020 Jul. 1;21(1):89-100. doi:10.12984/egeefd.661965

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