The present research investigates the impact of social pressure on choice satisfaction, aiming to deepen the understanding of how social expectations shape individuals’ satisfaction levels with...Show moreThe present research investigates the impact of social pressure on choice satisfaction, aiming to deepen the understanding of how social expectations shape individuals’ satisfaction levels with their choices. For our experiment, 279 English-speaking individuals, aged 18 and older, were recruited through the Prolific platform. Participants were subjected to manipulation designed to increase their perception of having their choices evaluated by others. The results revealed a significant decrease in individuals’ levels of satisfaction with their previous choices once the social pressure manipulation was introduced to the questions’ framing. While the personality type extraversion appeared to significantly influence individuals’ levels of satisfaction, no statistical evidence was found to suggest that neuroticism and anxiety traits may impact individuals’ satisfaction with their choices. None of the three variables tested appeared to act as a moderator. This study contributes to the existing literature on choice satisfaction by highlighting the complexity of this construct and underscoring the need to further explore the role played by a socially pressuring environment in influencing individuals’ satisfaction. Future research can build on these insights to develop strategies for mitigating the adverse impact of a socially pressuring environment on individuals’ satisfaction with their choices, promoting psychological well-being in social contexts.Show less
The present research investigates the impact of social pressure on choice satisfaction, aiming to deepen the understanding of how social expectations shape individuals’ satisfaction levels with...Show moreThe present research investigates the impact of social pressure on choice satisfaction, aiming to deepen the understanding of how social expectations shape individuals’ satisfaction levels with their choices. For our experiment, 279 English-speaking individuals, aged 18 and older, were recruited through the Prolific platform. Participants were subjected to a manipulation designed to increase the perception of having their choices evaluated by others. The results revealed a significant decrease in individuals’ levels of satisfaction with their previous choices once the social pressure manipulation was introduced to the questions’ framing. While the personality type extraversion appeared to significantly influence individuals’ levels of satisfaction, no statistical evidence was found to suggest that neuroticism and anxiety traits may impact individuals’ satisfaction with their choices. None of the three variables tested appeared to act as a moderator. This study contributes to the existing literature on choice satisfaction by highlighting the complexity of this construct and underscoring the need to further explore the role played by a socially pressuring environment in influencing individuals’ satisfaction. Future research can build on these insights to develop strategies for mitigating the adverse impact of a socially pressuring environment on individuals’ satisfaction with their choices, promoting psychological well-being in social contexts.Show less
This thesis explores the relationship between anxiety, the process of self-generating options of options and choice satisfaction with decisions in daily life. With this study, we delved into the...Show moreThis thesis explores the relationship between anxiety, the process of self-generating options of options and choice satisfaction with decisions in daily life. With this study, we delved into the questions how anxiety influences our choice satisfaction in daily decisions, how self-generation of options plays a role and if time pressure and perspective influence our choice satisfaction. By contrasting externally provided options with self-generated alternatives, and combine this with perspective and time pressure, this study has a taken a unique path. Participants (N=384) contributed a questionnaire in which they were assigned to one out of four scenarios that were in line with daily situations. In each of these scenarios, the participants had to generate options and make choices out of these options. They were provided 4 conditions out of combinations of perspective (Self vs Other) and time pressure (Yes or No). We found that individuals with higher anxiety levels tend to generate more options yet experience less satisfaction with their decisions, especially under time pressure and when making decisions for others.Show less
