Abstract:Study Aim: To examine decision-making styles among athletes in three combat sports—judo, boxing, and karate—and identify any significant differences across these groups.
Material and Methods: The Decision-Making Style Questionnaire developed by Scott and Bruce (1995) was used to assess athletes' decision-making styles. A total of 150 athletes (50 from each sport) were selected through systematic random sampling. The sample size was calculated using G*Power version 3.1.9.7 to ensure sufficient statistical power.
Statistical Techniques: Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was performed to compare decision-making styles across groups. A significance level of p ≤ 0.05 was set for all analyses. Results: No statistically significant differences were observed in decision-making styles (rational or avoidant) across the groups analyzed. Conclusions: While decision-making styles vary individually, they do not significantly differ based on the type of combat sport.