Spirituality, Social Conformity and Decision Making among Educators

Abstract

This study explores the intricate dynamics of spirituality, social conformity, and decision-making styles among educators in Delhi, India, aiming to understand their influence on educators’ decision processes across diverse academic fields. Surveying 132 educators, the research employed established questionnaires: the General Decision Making Styles Inventory by Scott and Bruce, the Spirituality Scale by C. Delaney, and the Self-Report Scale of Conformity by Mehrabian and Stelf. These tools provided insights into decision-making styles, spiritual beliefs, and social conformity tendencies. The findings reveal significant positive correlations between spirituality and rational, as well as intuitive decision-making styles, while social conformity shows positive associations with dependent, avoidant, and spontaneous decision-making styles, but negatively correlates with rational decision-making styles. This research contributes to understanding the complexities within educators’ decision processes, particularly in the Indian context. By highlighting the intersection between spirituality, societal influences, and decision-making approaches, it underscores the importance of recognizing and comprehending these influences. The implications are significant for educational practices and policies, emphasizing the need to address these influences to enhance educators’ effectiveness and well-being in both professional and personal realms.