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VIEW: An Assessment of Problem-Solving Style - 20 Years of Progress
Scott G Isaksen1, Christian Hoßbach2
1Department of Leadership and Organizational Behavior, BI-Norwegian Business School, Orchard Park, NY, USA.
Psychological Reports
|April 26, 2024
Summary
This study validates the VIEW assessment for measuring creative problem-solving styles. Evidence confirms its reliability and validity for research and practice in understanding individual differences in problem-solving approaches.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Creative problem-solving is a critical skill in modern workplaces.
- Understanding individual preferences for solo versus group problem-solving is essential.
- The VIEW assessment was developed to measure preferences at the intersection of creativity and problem-solving.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review twenty years of research on the VIEW (Varied Interpersonal and Environmental) assessment.
- To evaluate the reliability and validity of the VIEW assessment against contemporary standards.
- To identify future research directions for problem-solving style assessments.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of studies utilizing the VIEW assessment over two decades.
- Analysis of psychometric properties, including reliability and validity.
- Synthesis of findings to assess the instrument's utility in research and practice.
Main Results:
- The VIEW assessment demonstrates strong reliability and validity, meeting current psychometric standards.
- Extensive research supports the instrument's application in diverse settings.
- The assessment is a valuable tool for understanding individual differences in creative problem-solving.
Conclusions:
- The VIEW assessment is a well-established and psychometrically sound instrument for measuring problem-solving styles.
- Future research should explore problem-solving in new contexts like hybrid work and AI collaboration.
- Continued development and application of the VIEW assessment will enhance our understanding of creative problem-solving.
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