An observational study for evaluating the effects of interpersonal problem-solving skills training on behavioural dimensions

Anliak S., ASI D.

Early Child Development and Care, vol.180, no.8, pp.995-1003, 2010 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 180 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/03004430802670819
  • Journal Name: Early Child Development and Care
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.995-1003
  • Keywords: Intervention, Preschool education, Social problem-solving skills
  • Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The present observational study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the I Can Problem Solve (ICPS) programme on behavioural change from aggression to pro-social behaviours by using the DECB rating scale. Non-participant observation method was used to collect data in pretest-training-posttest design. It was hypothesised that the ICPS programme would be useful to decrease in aggressive behaviours, increase in pro-social behaviours and also to improve in introverted behaviours. In total, 83 five and six-year-old children attending public preschools participated in the study. Pro-social and introvert behaviours of children in the experimental group were significantly improved compared to the control group. Although there was no significant difference statistically between pretest-posttest scores of experimental and control group, the mean scores of both groups differentiated considerably. © 2010 Taylor & Francis.