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Regret and Responsibility Resolved? Evaluating Ordóñez and Connolly's (2000) Conclusions
Zeelenberg1, van Dijk WW, Manstead
1Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes
|January 13, 2000
Summary
Regret is linked to responsibility when directly measured, contrary to earlier findings. This study revisits the relationship between responsibility and regret in decision-making outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
- Decision Science
Background:
- Prior research suggested regret is independent of responsibility.
- This was based on indirect measures of regret, such as overall decision satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To re-examine the relationship between responsibility and regret.
- To validate findings using direct measures of regret.
Main Methods:
- Replication of previous experiments.
- Direct measurement of regret.
- Analysis of decision outcomes and responsibility.
Main Results:
- Directly measured regret showed a significant relationship with responsibility.
- Earlier conclusions suggesting independence were premature.
- Replicated findings were confirmed in subsequent studies.
Conclusions:
- Responsibility is a key factor in experiencing regret.
- The direct measurement of psychological constructs is crucial.
- The debate on the determinants of regret is ongoing.