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ISSN : 1229-0688
Few researchers have developed social problem solving study especially for social problem solving training program in Korea. In the present study social problem solving training program designed to treat and prevent mental health problem was developed and the effectiveness of it was assessed. Thirty eight university students were divided into two groups and the experimental group attended group therapy once a week for 7 weeks to be trained to apply social knowledge and problem solving skills to their everyday interpersonal problems. The subjects were assessed before and after the social problem solving program using the following measures: BDI, STAI-S, STAI-T, SPSI, MEPS. Results showed that the degree of depression and anxiety were significantly reduced following the social problem solving training program. General problem solving attitude, pattern and performing ability were significantly improved. Results of the study provide a strong case for effectiveness of social problem solving training program as treatment for social problem solving ability, negative emotion and interpersonal stress.