Facing the Uncertainty
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study explores how uncertainty shapes psychological well-being, cognitive biases, emotional responses, and decision-making patterns, with insights drawn from psychology and behavioral economics. It examines the dual nature of uncertainty: as a source of anxiety, distortion, and emotional burden, while also serving as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and adaptive strategies. The analysis highlights concepts like catastrophizing, overconfidence, animal spirits, and probabilistic thinking, emphasizing that resilient decision-making requires psychological flexibility and robust systems rather than the elimination of ambiguity. By cultivating practical tools and a nuanced mindset, individuals can navigate uncertainty with greater intention, transforming potential threats into opportunities for progress and personal development.
Author: Angela, Irine Tahjiba
Language: English
Subfield: General Decision Sciences
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7088101225
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