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The Development and Validation of the Interpersonal Problem-Solving Inventory for Elementary School Students.

Authors :
Do, Thao Thi
Nguyen, Cong Khanh
Nguyen, My Linh Thi
Luong, Hong Gam Thi
Nguyen, Quang Vinh
Tran, Ha Thi
Source :
Journal of Child & Family Studies. Dec2022, Vol. 31 Issue 12, p3359-3371. 13p. 7 Charts.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The study develops and evaluates the interpersonal problem-solving inventory for elementary school students (IPSI). In particular, the study employs a multidimensional interpersonal problem-solving model that is based on the cognitive-affective-behavioral approach to construct a process measure of interpersonal problem-solving inventory for 4th and 5th grade students, especially for elementary school settings in Vietnam. The inventory is a 4-point Likert-type scale consisting of 44 items and five dimensions. The IPSI was administered to a total elementary student sample that consisted of 786 Vietnamese elementary students in fourth and fifth grades (ages: 9–12, M = 10.11, SD = 0.75). The reliability of the IPSI was reported (Cronbach's α = 0.90; McDonald's ω = 0.82). EFA was conducted on the first dataset to explore the emerging factor structure of the IPSI. The EFA results suggested an exclusive five-factor solution. CFA was examined on the second dataset to define the theory-driven five-factor structure of the IPSI. The CFA findings indicated that the IPSI consented to the five-factor structure as similar as the EFA results. The assessment of the five-factor model endorsed that five of the six global fit indices (χ2/df = 1.406 < 2, P < 0.001; CFI = 0.928; TLI = 0.924; GFI = 0.875; RMSEA = 0.032 < 0.05; and SRMR = 0.049 < 0.05) are statistically acceptable, suggesting a good fitting model. The results suggest that the scale has acceptable internal reliability and construct validity. Applicability and limitations of the IPSI are discussed. Subsequent studies and possible improvements are proposed. Highlights: The IPSI scale was developed to assess individual problem-solving skills of elementary-age school students to real-life interpersonal issues. The construct validity of the IPSI scale for Vietnamese fourth and fifth grade student samples were analysed using EFA and CFA techniques. The results of examining Cronbach's coefficient alpha levels indicated that the subscale scores on the IPSI verify good internal consistencies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10621024
Volume :
31
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Child & Family Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
160349614
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-022-02407-w