Objective: This study aimed to determine the social-problem-solving orientation and problem-solving styles of students of social work.
Material and Methods: This study was based on the general screening model. The sample consisted of students of social work who were studying in the social work departments of universities in İstanbul. A total of 600 students participated in the study. A questionnaire form containing sociodemographic information and revised social-problem-solving inventory was administered to the students.
Results: Per the results of this study, students in the 4th grade had the highest (3.89 ± 0.79) level of positive problem orientation, whereas those in the 1st grade had the lowest (3.23 ± 0.97). The 2nd grade students had the highest (2.37 ± 0.89) ratio and in the 4th grade had the lowest (2.02 ± 0.82) with negative problem orientation. There was a significant difference (P = .001 <0.05) between classes on the basis of positive problem-solving orientation. Students in the 4th grade, who had a rational problem-solving style according to the classes, had the highest score (3.63 ± 0.82). Students in the 1st grade had the highest average (3.31 ± 0.83) of impulsive-careless problem-solving style; the average of impulsive-careless problem-solving style differed significantly (P = .001, P < .05) by class, and students in the 2nd grade had the highest average (2.33 ± 0.76) of avoidance style.
Conclusion: Male students had a more rational style, and women had a more positive problem orientation. Among those with impulsive-careless problem-solving style, men were more impulsive/careless than women. As the grade level increased, it was concluded that the students had more positive problem orientation and rational problem-solving style.
Cite this article as: Aydemir İ, Artan T, Öngören B. The Investigation of Social Work Student’s Social Problem Solving Orientation and Problem Solving Styles. Arch Health Sci Res. 2021;8(1):17-25.