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Self-appraised social problem solving abilities, emotional reactions and actual problem solving performance.

R M Shewchuk1, M O Johnson, T R Elliott

  • 1University of Alabama at Birmingham, Spain Rehabilitation Center 35233-7330, USA.

Behaviour Research and Therapy
|June 30, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This study links negative problem orientation to poorer objective problem-solving performance. These findings clarify the relationship between self-reported social problem-solving skills and actual task execution.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Self-report measures of social problem-solving skills often lack consistent correlation with objective performance.
  • Previous research has not consistently linked social problem-solving abilities to measurable performance outcomes.
  • Understanding this link is crucial for developing effective interventions and accurate assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between social problem-solving abilities, measured by the Social Problem Solving Skills Inventory--Revised (SPSI-R), and objective problem-solving performance.
  • To examine how problem-solving skills relate to performance trends across repeated trials.
  • To control for affective reactions during problem-solving tasks.

Main Methods:

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  • Utilized the Social Problem Solving Skills Inventory--Revised (SPSI-R) for self-report measures.
  • Assessed objective problem-solving performance on a structured task with repeated trials.
  • Employed hierarchical modeling techniques to analyze the data, controlling for affect.

    • Main Results:

    • A negative problem orientation, measured by the SPSI-R, was a significant predictor of objective problem-solving performance.
    • This predictive relationship between negative problem orientation and performance was not mediated by negative affectivity.
    • Performance curves across repeated trials were analyzed in relation to problem-solving skills.

    Conclusions:

    • Negative problem orientation is a key factor associated with diminished objective problem-solving capabilities.
    • The findings support contemporary models of social problem solving by highlighting the impact of cognitive orientation.
    • This research advances the understanding of the link between subjective assessments and objective performance in social problem solving.