Abstract
In recent years, the study of play has developed into its own branch of psychological inquiry and research. The study of play has expanded to include the examination of playfulness as a trait in adults. The literature on adult playfulness has generated multiple approaches to measuring playfulness as a psychological construct, with assessments using internal traits and external behavior to quantify playfulness in adults. Utilizing both approaches, this research aimed to identify connections between adult playfulness and other facets of human cognition and behavior. Specifically, this study explored various heuristics and individual differences, such as numeracy and materialism, to determine whether there is a connection between these tendencies and an adult’s proclivity for playfulness.
Advisor
Wilhelms, Evan
Department
Psychology
Recommended Citation
Burgi, George, "The Relationship Between Adult Playfulness and Decision-Making" (2018). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 8304.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/8304
Disciplines
Personality and Social Contexts
Keywords
Playfulness, Personality, Decision-making, Heuristics
Publication Date
2018
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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