Think Aloud Statements and Solutions of Dysphoric Persons on a Social Problem-Solving Task.

Autor/inn/en	Mayo, Vicki D.; Tanaka-Matsumi, Junko
Titel	Think Aloud Statements and Solutions of Dysphoric Persons on a Social Problem-Solving Task.
Quelle	(1993), (34 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Anxiety; Depression (Psychology); Emotional Disturbances; Emotional Problems; Higher Education; Problem Solving + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Angst; Gefühlsstörung; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Problemlösen
Abstract	This study examined the self-statements of dysphoric (n=13) and nondysphoric subjects (n=15) during an interpersonal problem solving task. After completing the Problem Solving Inventory (PSI), a 32-item self-report questionnaire, the subjects were individually shown a brief videotape depicting an interpersonal problem and asked to solve the problem while thinking aloud. The frequencies of five self-statement categories were recorded: (1) task relevant; (2) task-irrelevant; (3) emotion-focused; (4) problem focused; and (5) periods of silence. Although the dysphoric subjects rated themselves more negatively on the PSI with regard to their problem-solving abilities, they were able to generate as many effective solutions as the nondysphoric subjects. During problem solving, those with dysphoria used less problem-focused statements and more emotion-focused statements. The findings suggest that in treating dysphoric individuals, particularly with the goal of improving problem-solving skills, one should examine their self-statements and appraisals in relation to stressful life events. Proper training in the identification and usage of facilitating self-statements should also be incorporated into a treatment program as a means to promote more effective interpersonal problem-solving. (RJM)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2004/1/01