COGNITIVE STYLES OF FEMALE STUDENTS AND SPECIFICS OF THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS: GENDER ASPECT

Abstract

This article explores the cognitive styles of female university students and their influence on decision-making mechanisms in complex socio-professional situations. The relevance of the study is determined by the importance of the gender approach in modern education and the need to optimize the intellectual potential of female students. The article analyzes cognitive style parameters such as "field-dependence/independence" and "impulsivity/reflexivity" in their correlation with information processing strategies. Based on empirical data, the extent to which female students rely on emotional intelligence, intuition, and social context during the decision-making process is highlighted. Additionally, gender-specific features of cognitive flexibility and psychological determinants of risk assessment are identified. The research findings can be utilized by university psychologists and educators to effectively organize the academic and professional activities of female students and to develop practical recommendations for fostering their leadership and management skills