Enhancing the Motivation and Skills Needed to Overcome Interpersonal Problems

1982 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 438-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard S. Adelman ◽  
Linda Taylor

Lack of systematic emphasis on motivational considerations is discussed as a major reason for limited generalization and maintenance of skills learned in social-skills training programs. In this connection, motivation is explored as a primary focus of interventions designed to help individuals overcome interpersonal problems. Specifically, it is suggested that strategies to improve skills for interpersonal functioning are best accomplished in interaction with systematic strategies to enhance motivation for avoiding and overcoming interpersonal problems.

1983 ◽  
Vol 53 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1281-1282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas H. Ruben

The current research applies an “alternative” social skills training package with revisions in assertiveness for congenital and adventitious blind rehabilitation students. A series of 5 units covering philosophic concepts of blindness and practical techniques for an assertive repertoire comprised 2 assertiveness courses, each lasting 4 weeks ( Ns = 7, 6). Methodological revisions mainly included more auditory and gestural manipulations.


1984 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Royer

Between preschool years and adolescence, social life among peers requires different skills (cognitive, emotional and behavioral). Promoting the adequate skills according to age levels may lead to social adjustment, which is a mental health core dimension. Furthermore, it may lead to improved academic achievement. Many social skills training programs from varied orientations have been implemented: the main characteristics of a few of them are presented, followed by a discussion concerning conditions that could facilitate the implementation of such a program and its effects.


2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-104
Author(s):  
Ana Maria Vieira

Safety Management Systems in aviation generate training programs that develop skills needed to perform safety functions. The objective of this study is to show that, in groups, individuals need to have interpersonal skills and, in particular, ability to communicate with others, to listen, and to influence. It is for this reason that Social Skills Training is important in Aviation. Professionals trained in social skills are more likely to identify threats and risks caused by interpersonal situations, be assertive, and take appropriate action. As a contribution, this paper suggests a set of policies, procedures and practices for educating and training future professionals who will work in aviation safety.


1986 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eileen D. Gambrill ◽  
Cheryl A. Richey

Criteria used to evaluate socially competent behavior of women are described and critiqued. Many definitions of social competence do not employ a process view of social behavior in which individual goals and values as well as specific verbal and nonverbal behaviors are considered. This may result in the imposition of artificial goals on consumers of assertion and social skills training programs and the neglect of individual goals. The relationship between the definition of competence used and the assessment methods relied on is discussed. The advantages of focusing on specific goals are noted and a checklist that consumers can use to review the content of training programs is provided.


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