Author: Ushna Nawaz
Each individual makes choices daily, and each individual makes a
different choice. Different choices are based on different thought patterns,
and the different thought patterns come from individual differences. Individual
differences play a major role in making choices in our routine life. Individual
differences are developed in the early stages of life; as a study was conducted
on young children to investigate the individual differences in achieving goals,
it was indicated that the emergence of individual differences in achieving
goals occurs at an early age (Smiley, & Dweck, 1994).
The magnitude and form of dissimilarities among individuals on
various significant emotional components, cognitive and personal features and
psychological traits refer to individual differences, and these individual
differences made one’s personality. And each person makes choices according to
his taste and one that suits his personality. From appearance to lifestyle,
each and everything aspect of living is depicting individual differences such
as the choice about dresses, shoes, perfumes, eating habits, how to organize
one’s home, and the shows being watched.
A study was conducted on how an individual chooses fragrance, and it was revealed from this study that usually people choose those perfumes that are attracted well with their body odor and bring more pleasant effect (Lenochová et al., 2012).
The choices individual made about the scent also reveals
their personalities as those who choose rose scent are careful and sensitive
about oneself and others too; those individuals who like lavender are social
butterflies, values friendships and curious; those people who like vanilla are
energetic, lively, and partyer; those people who like to spray sandalwood set
their goal high and have very high standards; those having mood swings tend to
like fruity fragrance; those individuals who intend to use sartorialists are
sensitive, they take others criticism for them serious and are stylish; those
persons who like linen are challenge takers, they work more than they talk, and
hard workers; those individuals who like to use gardenia are like to be secure
and to be in their comfort zone; those who use honeysuckle are humble,
understand others well, and pleasure-seeking (easy-going); those who like
jasmine scent are adventurous and love to do exciting stuff.
Our
society consists of various personalities, and each personality has something
special with it; individuals also make decisions according to their
personality. Our personality affects our decisions and choices very much.
Usually, five of the following personality traits are accepted worldwide:
o Neuroticism
o Openness
o Agreeableness
o Conscientiousness
o Extraversion vs. Introversion
Neurotic personality and Decision Making
The neurotic individuals are self-lovers and moody. They mostly
experience negative emotions such as anxiety, guilt, depression, envy,
loneliness, jealousy, anger, and fear. They are more moody than average. In
making decisions, they are not good; they make hasty (spontaneous) decisions
and usually such choices that are not stable. A research was conducted in which
it was proved that Neuroticism was positively related to spontaneous
decision-making style and had a dependent decision-making style (Bayram, &
Aydemir, 2017).
Openness and Decision Making
The individual having this personality trait is open to new
experiences and enjoys adventure. They like variety in their lives. They are
imaginative and intellectually curious as well as intelligent. They are good
decision-makers and use rational decision-making styles (Bayram, & Aydemir,
2017).
Agreeableness and Decision Making
Those who possess this personality are warm and kind. These
people have good interpersonal skills and are likable and cooperative. They use
a dependent style to make decisions. This personality has a positive link with
an intuitive and dependent decision-making style (Bayram, & Aydemir, 2017).
Conscientiousness and Decision Making
The person having this personality trait tends to be
responsible and goal-oriented. They are independent and organized. The person
with this personality uses a rational decision-making style avoiding the
dependent and spontaneous decision-making style (Bayram, & Aydemir, 2017).
They are the planners.
Extraversion, Introversion and Decision Making
The extroverts are outgoing, social butterflies, cheerful,
and assertive. Extraversion personality has a positive link with spontaneous
decision-making style and a negative link with avoidant decision-making (Bayram,
& Aydemir, 2017). On the other hand, introverts have small social groups, prefer
to be with them rather than with others. Introverts are self-confident, and
they do not depend on others to take the decision.
Many other studies prove that individual differences
(various personalities) have a link with decision-making. In 2012 Riaz and
Batool revealed that personality types associate with decision-making styles (Riaz,
Riaz, & Batool, 2012).
Another study was conducted to examine the relationship
between personality types and decision-making. This study found that decision-making
was positively linked with Conscientiousness (Khiruddin, & Omar, 2011).
Conclusion
From the above
discussion, it can be concluded that individual differences play a significant
role in developing our personality and decision-making. The choices people made,
and their career choices, the way of life they decide to walk on all are decisions
people make are based on their personalities.
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