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Further validation of the Indecisiveness Scale
W F Gayton1, R H Clavin, S L Clavin
1University of Southern Maine, Department of Psychology, Portland 04103.
Psychological Reports
|December 1, 1994
Summary
The Indecisiveness Scale effectively measures indecisiveness in men, correlating with obsessive-compulsive tendencies and perfectionism. Undeclared majors reported higher indecisiveness than declared majors.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Previous research indicates a correlation between the Indecisiveness Scale and obsessive-compulsive tendencies and perfectionism in women.
- The validity of the Indecisiveness Scale in male populations has not been extensively studied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the validity of the Indecisiveness Scale in a sample of men.
- To investigate the relationship between indecisiveness, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and perfectionism in men.
- To explore differences in indecisiveness scores between declared and undeclared college majors.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 41 men with a mean age of 21.1 years completed the Indecisiveness Scale.
- Participants also completed measures of obsessive-compulsive tendencies and perfectionism.
- Independent samples t-test was used to compare indecisiveness scores between declared and undeclared majors.
Main Results:
- Indecisiveness scores were significantly correlated with scores on measures of obsessive-compulsive tendencies and perfectionism.
- Undeclared majors exhibited significantly higher mean scores on the Indecisiveness Scale compared to declared majors.
Conclusions:
- The Indecisiveness Scale demonstrates validity in assessing indecisiveness in men.
- Indecisiveness in men is associated with obsessive-compulsive tendencies and perfectionism.
- Academic major declaration status is a relevant factor associated with levels of indecisiveness in college men.
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