Indecisiveness during Adolescence: Exploring its relationship with Fear of Negative Evaluation and Self Concept Clarity

This study aimed to explore the relationship between indecisiveness, fear of negative evaluation and self-concept clarity in adolescence. Differences in indecisiveness levels between early (11 to 14 years old) and late (18 to 21 years old) adolescents were explored as well. A sample of 160 healthy adolescents (74 males and 86 females) participated in the study. Most of the participants were Dutch-born and their ages ranged from 11 to 21 years old. Variables of interest were measured through self-reported questionnaires filled at home. The analyses showed evidence of a positive correlation between indecisiveness and both fear of negative evaluation and self-concept clarity. However, no differences were found in the indecisiveness levels between early and late adolescents. Likewise, an additional explorative analysis showed no interaction effects between FNE and SCC on indecisiveness. Although indecisiveness in adolescence is a complex -and hard to predict- phenomenon, this study...Show moreThis study aimed to explore the relationship between indecisiveness, fear of negative evaluation and self-concept clarity in adolescence. Differences in indecisiveness levels between early (11 to 14 years old) and late (18 to 21 years old) adolescents were explored as well. A sample of 160 healthy adolescents (74 males and 86 females) participated in the study. Most of the participants were Dutch-born and their ages ranged from 11 to 21 years old. Variables of interest were measured through self-reported questionnaires filled at home. The analyses showed evidence of a positive correlation between indecisiveness and both fear of negative evaluation and self-concept clarity. However, no differences were found in the indecisiveness levels between early and late adolescents. Likewise, an additional explorative analysis showed no interaction effects between FNE and SCC on indecisiveness. Although indecisiveness in adolescence is a complex -and hard to predict- phenomenon, this study added valuable information on this topic. Limitations and implications of the study are discussed, together with suggestions for future research.Show less

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Indecisiveness during Adolescence: Exploring its relationship with Fear of Negative Evaluation and Self Concept Clarity