Developing the Interpersonal Problem Solving Inventory (IPSI): the Validity and Reliability Process

Volume: 3 Number: 28 April 23, 2007
  • Sabahattin Çam
  • Songül Tümkaya
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Developing the Interpersonal Problem Solving Inventory (IPSI): the Validity and Reliability Process

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop a scale that assess the interpersonal problem solving skills of individuals. The data for this study are collected by using a initial form of a 90-itemed Interpersonal Problem Solving Inventory from the sample of 526 graduate and undergraduate university students (aged between 18 to 30), who have been attending different education programs at various departments at Çukurova University. The results of explanatory factor analysis show that the scale consists of five interpersonal problem solving dimensions. These five dimensions are called; 1.Approaching problems in a negative way, 2.Constructive problem solving, 3.Lack of self-confidence, 4.Unwilling to take responsibility, and 5. Insistent-persevering approach sub-scales. For the criterion validity it has been found that the scale has a relationship with the PSI and the STAI-T. The internal consistency values of Cronbach alfa for the sub-scales are found between .67 and .91; the test-retest reliability is found between .69 and .89. The scale consist of 50 items constructed in a form of 5-point scale. The results of the study indicated that the scale can be used to measure problem solving skills of university students aged between 18 to 30 years old.

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English

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Authors

Sabahattin Çam This is me

Songül Tümkaya This is me

Publication Date

April 23, 2007

Submission Date

May 19, 2013

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Published in Issue

Year 2007 Volume: 3 Number: 28

APA
Çam, S., & Tümkaya, S. (2007). Developing the Interpersonal Problem Solving Inventory (IPSI): the Validity and Reliability Process. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, 3(28), 95-111. https://doi.org/10.17066/pdrd.76302
AMA
1.Çam S, Tümkaya S. Developing the Interpersonal Problem Solving Inventory (IPSI): the Validity and Reliability Process. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal. 2007;3(28):95-111. doi:10.17066/pdrd.76302
Chicago
Çam, Sabahattin, and Songül Tümkaya. 2007. “Developing the Interpersonal Problem Solving Inventory (IPSI): The Validity and Reliability Process”. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal 3 (28): 95-111. https://doi.org/10.17066/pdrd.76302.
EndNote
Çam S, Tümkaya S (May 1, 2007) Developing the Interpersonal Problem Solving Inventory (IPSI): the Validity and Reliability Process. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal 3 28 95–111.
IEEE
[1]S. Çam and S. Tümkaya, “Developing the Interpersonal Problem Solving Inventory (IPSI): the Validity and Reliability Process”, Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, vol. 3, no. 28, pp. 95–111, May 2007, doi: 10.17066/pdrd.76302.
ISNAD
Çam, Sabahattin - Tümkaya, Songül. “Developing the Interpersonal Problem Solving Inventory (IPSI): The Validity and Reliability Process”. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal 3/28 (May 1, 2007): 95-111. https://doi.org/10.17066/pdrd.76302.
JAMA
1.Çam S, Tümkaya S. Developing the Interpersonal Problem Solving Inventory (IPSI): the Validity and Reliability Process. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal. 2007;3:95–111.
MLA
Çam, Sabahattin, and Songül Tümkaya. “Developing the Interpersonal Problem Solving Inventory (IPSI): The Validity and Reliability Process”. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, vol. 3, no. 28, May 2007, pp. 95-111, doi:10.17066/pdrd.76302.
Vancouver
1.Sabahattin Çam, Songül Tümkaya. Developing the Interpersonal Problem Solving Inventory (IPSI): the Validity and Reliability Process. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal. 2007 May 1;3(28):95-111. doi:10.17066/pdrd.76302

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