Debiasing the Investment Decision-making Through Positive Psychology

Tarana Azimova; Burcu Aydın Küçük

doi:10.17541/optimum.1551596

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Yatırım Kararı Verme Sürecinde Ön yargı Hatasının Pozitif Psikoloji Yoluyla Azaltılması

Abstract

Çok sayıda araştırma yatırım kararlarını olumsuz etkileyen “insan patolojisi” üzerine odaklanmaktadır. Ancak yatırım seçimi kriterlerini ve sonuçlarını olumlu yönde etkileyen kişilik özelliklerine çok az vurgu yapılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, Harman's Single faktör analizi kullanarak, Şubat 2021 ile Haziran 2021 tarihleri arasında İstanbul, Türkiye'de farklı kuruluşlarda çalışan 441 katılımcının bir yatırım girişimi sürecinde psikolojik özelliklerin etkisini araştırılmaktadır. Pozitif psikoloji kavramından yararlanarak psikolojik sermayeye ve farkındalık gibi positif kişisel özelliklerin karar verme süreçleri üzerinde olumlu etki yaratcağını ortaya koymaktayız. Bu çalışmanın pratik çıkarımları bulunmaktadır ve yatırımcıların karar vermelerine yardımcı olacaktır.

Keywords

yatırım kararı kriterleri, pozitif psikoloji, farkındalık, faktör analizi

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Debiasing the Investment Decision-making Through Positive Psychology

Abstract

Numerous research papers have addressed the “human pathology” that negatively affects investment decisions. However, little emphasis has been dedicated to personality traits that positively influence investment choice criteria and outcomes. Using Harman's Single factor analysis, we examine the effect of psychological traits in an investment undertaking in an empirical task of 441 participants employed in different organizations in Istanbul, Türkiye between February 2021 and June 2021. Drawing on positive psychology, we introduce psychological capital and mindfulness as positive personality traits and assert that these attributes improve both decision-making processes and investment decision outcomes. This study has practical implication and will assist the investors in their decision-making.

Keywords

investment decision criteria, positive psychology, mindfulness, factor analysis

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Econometric and Statistical Methods, Finance and Investment (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Tarana Azimova ^*
0000-0001-6951-5844
Türkiye

Burcu Aydın Küçük
Türkiye

Publication Date

July 1, 2025

Submission Date

September 17, 2024

Acceptance Date

February 16, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 12 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.17541/optimum.1551596

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https://izlik.org/JA72MD59ST

APA

Azimova, T., & Aydın Küçük, B. (2025). Debiasing the Investment Decision-making Through Positive Psychology. Optimum Ekonomi Ve Yönetim Bilimleri Dergisi, 12(2), 269-289. https://doi.org/10.17541/optimum.1551596

AMA

1.Azimova T, Aydın Küçük B. Debiasing the Investment Decision-making Through Positive Psychology. OJEMS. 2025;12(2):269-289. doi:10.17541/optimum.1551596

Chicago

Azimova, Tarana, and Burcu Aydın Küçük. 2025. “Debiasing the Investment Decision-Making Through Positive Psychology”. Optimum Ekonomi Ve Yönetim Bilimleri Dergisi 12 (2): 269-89. https://doi.org/10.17541/optimum.1551596.

EndNote

Azimova T, Aydın Küçük B (July 1, 2025) Debiasing the Investment Decision-making Through Positive Psychology. Optimum Ekonomi ve Yönetim Bilimleri Dergisi 12 2 269–289.

IEEE

[1]T. Azimova and B. Aydın Küçük, “Debiasing the Investment Decision-making Through Positive Psychology”, OJEMS, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 269–289, July 2025, doi: 10.17541/optimum.1551596.

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Azimova, Tarana - Aydın Küçük, Burcu. “Debiasing the Investment Decision-Making Through Positive Psychology”. Optimum Ekonomi ve Yönetim Bilimleri Dergisi 12/2 (July 1, 2025): 269-289. https://doi.org/10.17541/optimum.1551596.

JAMA

1.Azimova T, Aydın Küçük B. Debiasing the Investment Decision-making Through Positive Psychology. OJEMS. 2025;12:269–289.

MLA

Azimova, Tarana, and Burcu Aydın Küçük. “Debiasing the Investment Decision-Making Through Positive Psychology”. Optimum Ekonomi Ve Yönetim Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 12, no. 2, July 2025, pp. 269-8, doi:10.17541/optimum.1551596.

Vancouver

1.Tarana Azimova, Burcu Aydın Küçük. Debiasing the Investment Decision-making Through Positive Psychology. OJEMS. 2025 Jul. 1;12(2):269-8. doi:10.17541/optimum.1551596

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