Social Decision Making and Problem Solving

 University of Medicine and Dentistry

Phone

(908) 445-2444

Of New Jersey-CMHC at Piscataway

Fax

(908) 235-5115

240 Stelton Road

 

  

Piscataway, NJ 08854-3248

 

  

Program Description

Focus Area

Age Group

Problem Solving

Elementary

Kindergarten through 5th Grade

Research Description

Outcomes
  • improved social decision making skills
  • improved problem solving skills
  • higher prosocial behaviors
  • improved teacher ability to facilitate children’s social decision making and problem solving skills

 

Research Category

1, 2

Large Scale, Externally Reviewed Research

Validated Program Research

Design

Experimental

 

Multiple Studies

Yes

Yearly Evaluations

Sample Size

>50

Experimental Group=ranged from 21 to 158 students; Control Group=ranged from 21 to 51

Valid/ Reliable Instrument

Yes

Group Social Problem Solving Assessment; Social Problem Situation Analysis Measure;

Results

Yes

Statistically Significant. The effect size was not stated in the research reviewed.

Published

Yes

The research reviewed indicated that program findings were published (e.g. American Journal of Community Psychology, 1986)

Follow-up Data

Mostly Positive

Study was conducted when students were in grades 9 through 11. Results indicated that students used less alcohol, had fewer self-destructive problems, had higher social competence, etc.

Award

N/A

The research reviewed did not indicate the program received any awards.