Multi-Criteria Group Decision-Making with ELECTRE-III Method for Selection of Female Spouse in Pythagorean Neutrosophic Environment

Abstract

Selecting a female partner in the 21st century is more challenging as compared to the 20th century. The globalized world, changing societal norms, and technology have increased the pool of potential partners, making it harder to find a compatible match. The prevalence of social media and online dating has also changed how people interact, leading to new challenges in establishing genuine connections. This paper presents a novel Multiple-Criteria Group Decision Making (MCGDM) model for selecting a female spouse using the ELECTRE-III method in a Pythagorean neutrosophic environment. The proposed model takes into account multiple criteria and addresses the challenges of handling conflicting and uncertain information. The Pythagorean neutrosophic set theory (PNST) is used to handle the vagueness and uncertainty of the decision-making process. The proposed model is validated using a case study of selecting a female spouse based on education, family background, beauty, and skill capability. The case study results demonstrate the proposed model's effectiveness in addressing the complexity and uncertainty of the decision-making process and providing a useful tool for decision-makers in selecting a spouse.