Emotional Inhibition and Its Relationship to Vocational Decision-Making Among Tenth-Grade Students in Jordan

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to reveal the level of emotional inhibition and vocational decision-making, as well as examine the relationship between them among a selected sample of tenth-grade students in Jordan. Methodology: A descriptive method was used to achieve the study's objectives. Two scales were applied to a sample consisting of 386 students who were in school during the first semester of 2022/2023: Kellner scale for emotional inhibition  (Kellner, 1986) and the decision-making scale. Results: The results indicated that the overall level of emotional inhibition among the participants was moderate, except for the timidity subscale, which was low. In contrast, the level of decision-making ability was high. The relationship between emotional inhibition and decision-making varied across dimensions; specifically, there was a slight negative correlation for timidity and verbal inhibition. However, positive correlations were observed for self-control and the disguise of feelings, and these values were all statistically significant. Conclusion: Considering these results, it is recommended to design training programs for upper elementary-grade students on emotional regulation, which contributes to reducing emotional inhibition and helps them make conscious decisions.

Keywords: Emotional Inhibition, Vocational Decision-making, Tenth-Grade Students, Jordan.