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The effect of demographic variables on the university’s proactive personality and uncertainty avoidance

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  • Okan ÞENELDÝR

    (Dokuz Eylül University, Turkey)

  • Burcu ÜZÜM

    (Dokuz Eylül University, Turkey)

  • Leyla ÞENOL

    (Dokuz Eylül University, Turkey)

Abstract

This study investigates how demographic factors influence proactive personality and uncertainty avoidance among university students. It uses survey data to analyze behavioral traits and institutional culture.

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  • Okan ÞENELDÝR & Burcu ÜZÜM & Leyla ÞENOL, 2018. "The effect of demographic variables on the university’s proactive personality and uncertainty avoidance," Journal of Economic and Social Thought, EconSciences Journals, vol. 5(4), pages 340-351, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:cvv:journ3:v:5:y:2018:i:4:p:340-351
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    • I23 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Higher Education; Research Institutions
    • D91 - Microeconomics - - Micro-Based Behavioral Economics - - - Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making
    • Z13 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Economic Sociology; Economic Anthropology; Language; Social and Economic Stratification

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