Choices and Challenges: Assessing the Decision Making Skills of Secondary School Students in East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh.

This research investigates the decision-making skills of secondary school students of East-Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh were studied in relation to gender, locality, and social category. The sample comprised of 160 secondary school students, randomly selected from 4 schools in East-Siang district. Data was collected with the help of Decision-Making Skill Scale developed by the researcher. Descriptive survey method with statistical analyses like mean, standard deviation, percentage, and t-tests were adopted for the study. The findings suggest that a significant number of students possess a Moderate level of decision-making skills. Furthermore, the study found no significant difference in decision-making skills in relation to Gender, locality, and Social-Category of secondary school students of Arunachal Pradesh. The findings further underline the needs for addressing decision-making skills among adolescents to empower them for success in their academic pursuits, careers, personal lives, and mental well-being. While this study offers valuable insights, further research and interventions may be needed to nurture decision-making skills among students, particularly those in tribal communities. By promoting these critical life skills, we can equip young individuals to navigate the complexities of life with confidence and resilience.