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Stimulating adolescents' decision-making

M Taal1, F Sampaio de Carvalho

  • 1Department of Developmental Psychology, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Journal of Adolescence
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent decision-making skills training improved students' future outlook. The program enhanced their sense of control over achievements and school

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Education

Background:

  • Adolescent decision-making is crucial for future success.
  • Understanding factors influencing adolescents' future outlook is important.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between decision-making knowledge and future control in adolescents.
  • To evaluate the impact of a decision-making training program on adolescents' sense of control.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental design was used.
  • 98 junior high school pupils (11-14 years) participated in the "Pros and Cons" decision-making program.
  • The experimental group was compared to a control group of 122 pupils.

Main Results:

  • Increased knowledge of decision-making positively impacts adolescents' sense of control.
  • Participants showed an enhanced perception of school as a tool for future career development.
  • The training program effectively improved decision-making skills and future outlook.

Conclusions:

  • Decision-making training can empower adolescents by increasing their sense of future control.
  • Educational interventions focusing on decision-making skills are beneficial for adolescent development.
  • Adolescents can be taught to view education as a pathway to future career success.

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