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Exploring social problem-solving profiles among Hungarian high school and university students
József Balázs Fejes1, Szilvia Jámbori2, László Kasik3
1Institute of Education and MTA-SZTE Reading and Motivation Research Group, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Heliyon
|August 18, 2023
Summary
This study identified distinct social problem-solving profiles in students using a person-centered approach. These profiles reveal varied self-efficacy levels, aiding targeted interventions for improved problem-solving skills.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Social problem-solving is a multifaceted construct, yet variable-centered research has overlooked group-based patterns.
- A person-centered approach can identify distinct profiles within populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish homogeneous profiles based on social problem-solving factors (positive/negative orientation, rationality, impulsivity, avoidance).
- To explore differences in self-efficacy among these identified social problem-solving profiles.
Main Methods:
- Cluster analysis was employed to examine social problem-solving and self-efficacy.
- The study included 543 Hungarian secondary school students and 277 Hungarian university students.
Main Results:
- Three common profiles emerged across age groups: optimistic-hasty, optimistic-reflective, and resigned-procrastinator.
- Adolescents showed four additional profiles, while young adults had three distinct profiles.
- Relationships between social problem-solving factors and self-efficacy varied significantly across profiles.
Conclusions:
- Identifying distinct social problem-solving profiles is feasible and reveals variations in self-efficacy.
- These profiles can guide the development of tailored interventions to support specific student groups.
- Understanding these profiles is crucial for enhancing social problem-solving skills and self-efficacy in educational settings.
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