Problem-Solving Appraisal versus Hypothetical Problem Solving

1984 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 815-818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen M. Ritchey ◽  
David M. Carscaddon ◽  
Charles H. Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Hypothetical Situation ◽  
Actual Problem ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Reliability Estimates ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between hypothetical problem solving and actual appraisal of problem solving was investigated. The actual problem-solving appraisal was measured by the Problem Solving Inventory of Heppner and Petersen. Scores on this instrument were correlated with scores on the Coping Strategies Inventory which utilizes a hypothetical situation, and was developed by Tobin, Holroyd and Reynolds in 1982. Significant relationships ( rs of .27 to —.54) hold between how people respond to real life situations and to hypothetical ones. Also significant reliability estimates (.72 to .90) for the Problem Solving Inventory were obtained. The inventory seems to relate most to measures of perceived flexibility in problem solving and goal-oriented strategies. The investigation has implications for research on appraisal of problem solving.

SELF-FOCUSED ATTENTION: COMMONALITIES ACROSS PSYCHOPATHOLOGIES AND PREDICTORS

2001 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Woodruff-Borden ◽  
Andrew J. Brothers ◽  
Sally C. Lister
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Panic Disorder ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Primary Diagnosis ◽  
Focused Attention ◽  
Affective States ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Causal Direction ◽  
Clinical Syndromes ◽  
The Relationship

Self-focused attention, also thought of a self-absorption, has been linked to a variety of affective states and clinical syndromes, including depression, panic disorder, social anxiety, schizophrenia, and alcoholism. Ingram (1990b) has suggested that self-focus may be a “nonspecific process” that is common across psychopathologies. Studies with nonclinical samples have supported this contention, and the current study assessed whether self-focus was common across various clinically diagnosed groups. A second issue, given this commonality, was to examine the factors across diagnostic conditions to which self-focus was related. One hundred and thirty-eight outpatients were included, and were divided into three groups based on primary diagnosis: “depression”, “panic”, and “other anxiety”. They were assessed with the ADIS-R/IV and completed measures assessing self-focus, affective states, global psychopathology, and problem-solving. Self-focus was common across groups, with minor valence variations. Severity of primary diagnosis predicted total self-focus, with level of depression and trait anxiety predicting negative self-focus. Correlational analyses suggested that self-focused attention is related to general measures of psychopathology and severity, and negatively related to problem-solving. The pattern with negative self-focus was even more pronounced, with significant relationships to all measures of psychopathology, clinician-rated severity, and a negative relationship with problem-solving. Results are discussed in terms of differences between “normal” and problematic self-focus, the causal direction in the relationship between self-focus and negative affect, and the link between self-focus and problem-solving.

An Investigation of Cognitive Style and Alcohol/Work-Related Problems among Naval Personnel

1992 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Randall M. Jones ◽  
Camille Nebeker Ross ◽  
Barbara Reed Hartmann
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Cognitive Style ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Orientation Scores ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Alcohol Related Problems

This study examines the relationship between cognitive style (i.e., information, normative, and diffuse orientation, and commitment) and alcohol/work-related problems. A random sample of Naval personnel ( n = 2000) with less than two years of service toward their first enlistment was sent a questionnaire to assess cognitive style [1] and alcohol/work-related problems. A total of 899 respondents (45.0%) returned their questionnaires. Findings support prevention strategies that incorporate problem-solving, decision-making, and coping strategies, particularly among participants who employ diffuse problem-solving/coping strategies (lack of exploration and commitment, avoidance of problems). Correlations between cognitive style and alcohol/work-related problems are theoretically compatible. Diffuse orientation scores are positively related to both alcohol- and work-related problems, while norm and information orientation scores are negatively related to both measures. Collectively, cognitive style measures explain 11.4 percent of the variability in alcohol-related problems, and 14.0 percent of the variability in work-related problems.

Coping strategies and adjustment to multiple sclerosis among recently diagnosed patients: the mediating role of sense of coherence

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (10) ◽  
pp. 1386-1395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emanuela Calandri ◽  
Federica Graziano ◽  
Martina Borghi ◽  
Silvia Bonino
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Z Value ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis Patients ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: To examine the relationship between coping strategies (problem solving, emotional release, and avoidance) and adjustment (health-related quality of life, depression, and affective well-being) in a group of recently diagnosed multiple sclerosis patients (up to three years since diagnosis), and to explore the mediating role of sense of coherence between coping strategies and adjustment. Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Multiple Sclerosis Clinic Centre. Subjects: A total of 102 patients (61.8% women; age (years): M = 35.8, SD = 11.9; 95% with a relapsing–remitting form of multiple sclerosis; Expanded Disability Status Scale score, between 1 and 4). Interventions: Not applicable. Main measures: Coping with multiple sclerosis (problem solving, emotional release, and avoidance), sense of coherence, health-related quality of life (SF-12), depression (CES-D), and affective well-being (PANAS). Results: Problem solving was linked to higher mental health ( β = 0.28) and higher affective well-being ( β = 0.36), emotional release was related to lower depression ( β = −0.22); avoidance was associated to higher mental health ( β = 0.25), higher affective well-being ( β = 0.24), and lower depression ( β = −0.29 ) (all betas were significant at p < 0.05). Sense of coherence mediated the relationship between emotional release and depression (Sobel z-value = −2.00; p < 0.05) and the relationship between avoidance and all the indicators of adjustment (mental health: Sobel z-value = 1.97; depression: Sobel z-value = −2.02; affective well-being: Sobel z-value= 2.05; p < 0.05). Conclusions: Emotional and avoidant coping strategies seem to be adaptive among recently diagnosed multiple sclerosis patients. A mediating role between coping strategies and adjustment is played by sense of coherence.

scholarly journals The relationship between the secondary education institution principals' activity and optimism and their coping strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (21) ◽  
pp. 110-117
Author(s):  
Yulia Snigur ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Coping Behavior ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Psychological Types ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Social Support Seeking ◽  
Support Seeking ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Low Activity

Introduction. The need for effective coping strategies to be used by the principals of secondary education institutions necessitates the study of the psychological factors associated with the coping strategies, in particular, secondary education institution principals' activity and optimism. Aim: to investigate the relationship between the secondary education institution principals' activity and optimism and their coping strategies. Mehods. N. Vodopyanova and N. Stein Otimism and Activity Scale and the Coping Behavior in Stressful Situations by Norman, D. Endler, D. James, and M. Parker (adapted by T. Krukova). Results. The secondary education institution principals were found to have low activity and optimism. In relation to the levels of their activity and optimism, the secondary education institution principals were divided into "realists", "passive optimists", "passive pessimists", and "active pessimists". Secondary education institution principals' activity and optimism had positive statistically significant relationships with such principals' coping strategies as “social support seeking” and “avoidance”, and a negative statistically significant relationship with the coping strategy called "emotional orientation" (according to the psychological types of secondary education institution principals). Conclusions. The findings can facilitate secondary education institution principals' choice of effective coping strategies.

The Relationship of Compliance with Coping Strategies and Self-Esteem

2003 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gisli H. Gudjonsson ◽  
Jon Fridrik Sigurdsson
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Sex Difference ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Stressful Situation ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Summary: The Gudjonsson Compliance Scale (GCS), the COPE Scale, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were administered to 212 men and 212 women. Multiple regression of the test scores showed that low self-esteem and denial coping were the best predictors of compliance in both men and women. Significant sex differences emerged on all three scales, with women having lower self-esteem than men, being more compliant, and using different coping strategies when confronted with a stressful situation. The sex difference in compliance was mediated by differences in self-esteem between men and women.

STRATEGI KOPING ORANG TUA TERHADAP ANAK AUTIS DAN POLA ASUH ORANG TUA

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-204
Author(s):  
Asirotul Ma’rifah ◽  
Naning Puji Suryantini Suryantini ◽  
Rina Mardiyana
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Adaptive Coping ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Authoritarian Parenting ◽  
Cross Tabulation ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Autism is still a nightmare for most parents. Parents with autism can be very stressful when dealing with a hyperactive child's behavior, aggressive and passive. Stress experienced by parents of children with autism will affect the ability of parents in the parenting role, especially in relation to coping strategies have in dealing with problems of children. The participation of parents is crucial the success of socializing with children with autism in the general population. This study aims to determine the relationship of coping strategies parents of autistic children and parenting parents. This type of research is an analytic correlation with cross sectional approach. The population in this study were all parents of autistic children in SLB Muhammadiyah Mojokerto numbering 15 people. Samples in this study were all parents of autistic children in SLB Muhammadiyah Mojokerto which totaled 15 people by using total sampling technique. Collecting data using questionnaires. Data analized use cross tabulation, presented in a frequency distribution. On cross-tabulation obtained results tend to use maladaptive coping strategies permissive parenting that is 8 (53.3%), there are also respondents who use adaptive coping strategies using authoritarian parenting as much as one person (16.7%), and adaptive coping strategies tend using democratic parenting style as much as 5 people (33.3%). Expected parents still seeking information to broaden their parents on coping strategies of parents of autistic children and parenting parents as well as parents to give special attention for children with autism to the development and advancement of their lives because they have the same rights as any other normal child.

İNSAN KAYNAKLARI YÖNETİCİLERİNİN LİDERLİK TARZI, YARATICI PROBLEM ÇÖZME KAPASİTESİ VE KARİYER TATMİNİ ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİLERİN ARAŞTIRILMASI: AMPİRİK BİR ÇALIŞMA

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hüseyin YILMAZ
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Career Satisfaction ◽  
Leadership Behavior ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Creative Problem Solving ◽  
Democratic Leadership ◽  
Creative Problem ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study is the creative problem-solving capacity of the organization with leadership behaviors of human resources managers and employees to examine the relationship between career satisfaction and is tested empirically. Research within the scope of the required data structured questionnaire method, operating in the province of Aydin was obtained from 130 employees working in five star hotels. Democratic leadership style according to the factor analysis, easygoing, participants converter, and releasing autocratic leadership dimensions were determined. According to the analysis, the dependent variable with a significant level of research and positive leadership style has been determined that no relationships. Regression analysis revealed that the leadership of the relationship with the creative problem-solving capacity of democratic leadership in style when found to be stronger than other leadership styles, while the variable describing the career of the employee satisfaction level of the maximum it was concluded that the creative problem-solving capacity of the organization. Research in the context of human resources on the very important for organizations, leadership behavior, creative problem-solving capacity and career satisfaction studies analyzing the relationships between variables it seems to be quite limited. The discovery by analyzing the relationship between the aforementioned variables, can make significant contributions to knowledge in the literature and are expected to form the basis for future research.

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