Effectiveness of Group Problem Solving Education on Social and Resilient Skills in Twelve High School Grade Girls in Seventh District of Tehran

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate Effectiveness of Group Problem Solving Education on Social and Resilient Skills in Twelve High School Grade Girls in Seventh District of Tehran. The research method was applied due to the objectives of the study, and according to the method of data collection, a quasi-experimental research type was chosen. A statistical population including Twelve High School Grade in Tehran during the academic year of 2007-2013. They were selected using a multi-stage random sampling of 30 students (15 control group and 15 experimental group) to research and respond to Gersham and Elliot questionnaire (1999) and the perseverance of Connor and Davidson (2003). For analyzing the findings, descriptive and inferential statistical methods such as covariance analysis test were used. The research findings indicated a significant difference between the mean scores of social skills and their dimensions - cooperation, self-esteem, and assertiveness - in the groups of both experimental and control groups. Also, there is a significant difference between the mean resiliency scores and their dimensions - individual sense of ability, resistance to negative effects, positive acceptance of change, trust in individual instincts, sense of support and social security, spiritual faith and pragmatic approach to problem solving methods - in two groups were obtained. In other words, group problem solving training has affected social skills and resilience of students.

Keywords: group problem solving, social skills, resilience, students.

DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/9-10-10

Publication date:May 31^st 2019