Exploring the Impact of Cognitive Flexibility on General Decision-Making Styles Among Pre-Service Teachers: A Regression Analysis

Abstract

The main aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between cognitive flexibility and general decision-making styles among preservice teachers. Using a descriptive research design and purposive random sampling. Data were collected from 300 Bachelor of Education students in Punjab through the Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (Dennis & Vander Wal, 2010) and the General Decision-Making Style (Scott & Bruce, 1995). Correlation analysis revealed significant relationship between cognitive flexibility and general decision-making styles, including their sub-dimensions. Regression analysis disclosed that cognitive flexibility explains approximately 18% of the variance in decision-making styles. The findings are analyzed in relation to their educational implications.