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Development and validation of Intertemporal Decision-Making Ability Scale for early adolescents
Dawei Wang1, Yang Liu1, Tianqi Zong1
1School of Psychology, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China.
Australian Journal of Psychology
|July 16, 2025
Summary
This study developed a 14-item scale to measure intertemporal decision-making ability in adolescents, assessing cognitive control, reward valuation, and prospection for better self-control.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Behavioral Economics
Background:
- Intertemporal decision-making is vital for adolescent self-control and future planning.
- Few studies directly assess adolescent intertemporal decision-making capacity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a scale for measuring intertemporal decision-making ability in early adolescents.
- To identify key components of this ability in the target age group.
Main Methods:
- Adolescents aged 9-15 years participated in the study.
- A 14-item scale was developed based on neural network models of intertemporal decision-making.
- Exploratory factor analysis was used for scale validation.
Main Results:
- The developed scale comprises 14 items across three dimensions: cognitive control, reward valuation, and prospection.
- The scale demonstrated effectiveness in assessing intertemporal decision-making ability.
Conclusions:
- A reliable scale for assessing intertemporal decision-making ability in early adolescents has been established.
- This scale can aid in understanding and supporting adolescent self-regulation and future-oriented behavior.
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