Independent-Interdependent Problem-Solving Scale

Rubin, M., Watt, S. E., & Ramelli, M. (in press). Immigrants’ social integration as a function of approach-avoidance orientation and problem-solving style. International Journal of Intercultural Relations. doi: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2011.12.009

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Description:

Purpose		A general purpose measure of dispositional preferences for independent and interdependent problem-solving.
Questions		Version 2 of the scale consists of 10 items. Participants respond using a 7-point Likert-type response scale anchored "Strongly Agree" and "Strongly Disagree".
Sub-scales		Five of the items measure the preference for independent problem-solving, and five measure the preference for interdependent problem-solving.
Domain		Decision Style
Psychometrics		For a full list of items from Version 2 of the scale and information about scoring and the scale's reliability and validity, please visit https://sites.google.com/site/markrubinsocialpsychresearch/-independent-interdependent-problem-solving-scale
Sample items		Example of an item measuring independent problem-solving: "When faced with a difficult personal problem, it is better to decide yourself rather than to follow the advice of others". Example of an item measuring interdependent problem-solving: "I value other people’s help and advice when making important decisions."

History of Use:

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Scale:

Rubin, M., Watt, S. E., & Ramelli, M. (in press). Immigrants’ social integration as a function of approach-avoidance orientation and problem-solving style. International Journal of Intercultural Relations. doi: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2011.12.009

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