Re. Mccabe et al., Interpersonal sensitivity and social problem-solving: Relations with academic and social self-esteem, depressive symptoms, and academic performance, COGN THER R, 23(6), 1999, pp. 587-604
This study investigated the relation between interpersonal sensitivity and
social problem-solving as predictors of three outcomes in a college populat
ion (N = 207): self-esteem, depressive symptoms, and academic performance.
Consistent with predictions, interpersonal sensitivity was related to probl
em-solving-in particular, negative problem orientation, Both interpersonal
sensitivity and social problem-solving were significant predictors of self-
esteem and depressive symptoms, each accounting for unique variance. Interp
ersonal sensitivity was a significant predictor of academic performance, fo
r both males and females. However, in females, social problem-solving was n
ot related to academic performance. In males, negative problem orientation
and dysfunctional problem-solving styles were important aspects of problem-
solving related to academic performance. The results are discussed in terms
of the identification of "at risk" college students.