Kerr, Yvette (2009) Problem-Solving Appraisal, Affect, and Problem Focused Coping. Honours thesis, University of Southern Queensland. (Unpublished)
Abstract
This aim of this study was to explore the interactions between problem solving appraisal, affect, and problem focused coping. Problem solving was conceptualised using Heppner’s (1988) problem solving appraisal and Heppner and Krauskopf’s (1987) theory of information-processing model of problem solving. It was hypothesised that problem solving confidence would be associated with positive affect, personal control with negative affect, and approach-avoidance style would be associated with problem focused coping. This studies definition of problem focused coping was based on Lazarus and Folkman’s (1987) transactional theory of stress and coping. Two hundred and seventy-three undergraduate students from the University of Southern Queensland completed an online test battery of questionnaires. Participants completed a range of scales designed to assess problem solving appraisal, affect, and problem focused coping. Analysis revealed significant Pearson product-moment correlations between problem solving confidence, personal control, approach-avoidance style, and affect (positive and negative), as well as problem focused coping. Hierarchical multiple regression revealed that problem solving confidence was associated with positive affect, while personal control was associated with negative affect. Approach-avoidance style made the least contribution to affect. However, approach-avoidance style was associated with problem focused coping, as was problem solving confidence. These results suggest that further research focusing on the interactions between problem solving confidence, personal control, approach-avoidance style, and problem focused coping are needed to expand the understanding of the interaction between problem solving appraisal and problem focused coping.
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| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Historic - Faculty of Sciences - Department of Psychology (Up to 30 Jun 2013) |
| Supervisors: | Gavin Beccaria |
| Qualification: | Bachelor of Science (Honours) |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Nov 2025 02:43 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Nov 2025 02:43 |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 1799 Other Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 179999 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences not elsewhere classified |
| Fields of Research (2020): | 52 PSYCHOLOGY > 5299 Other psychology > 529999 Other psychology not elsewhere classified |
| URI: | https://sear.unisq.edu.au/id/eprint/52469 |
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