Date of Completion

2025

Document Type

Research Project

Degree Name

Grade 12

Keywords

Dual Process Theory

Abstract

This study examines the decision-making styles of Special Health Sciences Senior High School students at De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, focusing on identifying decision-making styles and the factors influencing their decision-making processes. As adolescence is a pivotal stage for developing critical decision-making skills, it is essential to explore how students aged 16-19 navigate real-life choices. The research aims to identify the decision-making styles of minors (16-17) and non-minors (18-19), and assess whether there are differences between the two age groups. Using Daniel Kahneman’s Dual-System Thinking Theory, the study investigates the use of System 1 (intuitive) and System 2 (analytical) decision-making styles. A quantitative, comparative design was employed, including pilot testing to refine the method, followed by data collection from 296 Special Health Sciences Senior High School students. The results reveal that students predominantly rely on the System 2 decision-making style, characterized by calculated and controlled choices, with family being the most dominant external influencing factor. The study underscores the importance of understanding these influences to enhance students’ decision-making abilities, providing valuable insights for educational interventions aimed at improving their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

First Advisor

Krystal May S. Eroles, LPT

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