Self‐Perceived Effective and Ineffective Problem Solvers' Differential Views of Their Partners' Problem‐Solving Styles

Larson, Lisa M.; Allen, Sarah; Imao, Rosalie A. K.; Piersel, Wayne C.

doi:10.1002/j.1556-6676.1993.tb02236.x

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“…2004). In line with previous studies examining problem‐solving but with different demographic groups (Larson et al. 1993, Wang et al.…”

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confidence: 89%

Informal stroke caregivers’ self‐appraised problem‐solving abilities as a predictor of well‐being and perceived social support

Lui¹,

Lee²,

Greenwood³

et al. 2011

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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This study is timely given the challenges facing health systems in Hong Kong to effectively manage chronic illness through family-centred care. The significant relationships between caregiver self-appraised problem-solving, perceived social support and well-being suggest that interventions maximising caregiver confidence in problem-solving might be valuable in supporting family caregivers of stroke survivors. Nurses working with families caring for stroke survivors both close to discharge and in the early transition stages back at home may be in an ideal position to offer this support.

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“…2004). In line with previous studies examining problem‐solving but with different demographic groups (Larson et al. 1993, Wang et al.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Informal stroke caregivers’ self‐appraised problem‐solving abilities as a predictor of well‐being and perceived social support

Lui¹,

Lee²,

Greenwood³

et al. 2011

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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“…Consistent with the just above mentioned, a positive problem-solving appraisal is related to higher levels of social support, as well as friends who tend to have a positive problem-solving appraisal (Elliott, Godshall, Herrick, Witty, & Spruell, 1991;Elliott, Herrick, &Witty, 1992;Wang, Heppner, & Berry, 1997;Wright & Heppner, 1991). Moreover, the self-perceived ineffective problem solvers tend to consider their significant others more negatively (Larson, Allen, Imao, & Piersel, 1993). Teachers might perceive their colleagues and their school administrators negatively, followed by negative emotions, since under such situations individuals experience negative emotions.…”

Section: Effects Of Problem-solving Appraisal On Emotionssupporting

confidence: 66%

Teacher Emotions in Primary and Secondary Education: Effects of Self-Efficacy and Collective-Efficacy, and Problem-Solving Appraisal as a Moderating Mechanism

Στεφάνου¹,

Oikonomou²

2018

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This study aimed to examine: 1) teachers' self-reported emotions experienced at school, problem-solving appraisal, self-efficacy and school collective-efficacy; 2) the effects of self-efficacy on the formulation of collective-efficacy and problem-solving appraisal, and on the impact of problem-solving appraisal on collective-efficacy; 3) the influential role of efficacy beliefs, problem-solving appraisal and their inter-effects in the emotions; and 4) the effect of teaching level (primary/secondary school) in the examined concepts. The sample consists of 256 primary and secondary school teachers, 92 men and 164 women, who came from various Greek state schools. Data were collected at the middle of a school year, and they were analyzed between and within groups across all constructs. The results revealed: 1) teachers experienced positive emotions from moderate to high intensity, and negative emotions from low to high intensity, particularly context-, task-and self-related; 2) a moderate to high sense of both efficacy beliefs and problem-solving appraisal (except for personal control that was low); 3) while problem-solving appraisal influenced collective-efficacy, its effect was to a significant extent mediated by self-efficacy; 4) self-efficacy, problem-solving appraisal and collective-efficacy had complimentary impact on the emotions, with self-efficacy being the most powerful formulator of most of them; and 5) the primary school teachers, compared to secondary school teachers, felt more intense positive emotions, had a stronger sense of school collective-efficacy and reported lower impulsive and personal control in problem-solving. The findings are discussed with re-

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“…In addition, research indicates that the PSI is related to different self-report indices of social skills. Perceived ineffective (as opposed to effective) problem solvers reported having (a) fewer social skills (Elliott, Godshall, Herrick, Witty, & Spruell, 1991;Larson, 1984) and (b) more social uneasiness/distrust/distress (DeClue, 1983;Larson, Allen, Imao, & Piersel, 1993;Sabourin et al, 1990). Two studies also provided behavioral ratings from external observers that confirmed the self-report findings Larson, 1984).…”

Section: General Psychological and Social Adjustmentmentioning

confidence: 87%

“…A number of studies indicate that social support can provide a buffer against stress through emotional support, guidance, and instrumental support (Roos & Cohen, 1987) and that a negative problem-solving appraisal was related to selfreport ratings of lower levels of social support (Elliott et al, 1991(Elliott et al, , 1992Wang et al, 1997;Wright & Heppner, 1991). Moreover, there is some evidence that people with a negative problem-solving appraisal tend to view their significant others more negatively (Larson et al, 1993); this study raises questions about the perceived and actual social networks of the perceived effective and ineffective problem solvers. In short, at least five studies have linked problem-solving appraisal and social support such that a positive problem-solving appraisal is associated with higher self-report ratings of social support, as well as friends who tend to have a positive problem-solving appraisal.…”

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confidence: 99%

Problem-Solving Appraisal and Human Adjustment

Heppner

Witty

Dixon

2004

The Counseling Psychologist

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This article reviews and synthesizes more than 120 studies from 20 years (1982-2002) of research that has examined problem-solving appraisal as measured by the Problem Solving Inventory (PSI). The goals of the article are fourfold: (a) introduce the construct of problem-solving appraisal and the PSI within the applied problem-solving literature, (b) summarize and integrate existing findings using the PSI within and across four major content areas (psychological adjustment, physical health, coping, and educational and vocational issues), (c) identify promising research directions that might stimulate future research and promote theory development, and (d) identify implications for practitioners in the helping professions. We conclude that problem-solving appraisal as measured by the PSI is a useful psychological construct with implications for theory and many applications to build on peoples' strengths to enhance their life satisfaction and well-being.

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Self‐Perceived Effective and Ineffective Problem Solvers' Differential Views of Their Partners' Problem‐Solving Styles

Cited by 14 publications

References 20 publications

Informal stroke caregivers’ self‐appraised problem‐solving abilities as a predictor of well‐being and perceived social support

Informal stroke caregivers’ self‐appraised problem‐solving abilities as a predictor of well‐being and perceived social support

Teacher Emotions in Primary and Secondary Education: Effects of Self-Efficacy and Collective-Efficacy, and Problem-Solving Appraisal as a Moderating Mechanism

Problem-Solving Appraisal and Human Adjustment

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