The Role of Self-Construl in predicting social problem solving ability Of students

The present research was designed and conducted by the aim of investigating The Role of SelfConstrul in predicting social problem solving ability in university students. The present study used a descriptive/correlational method. Population of this study included all students who were studying in the University Kharazmi in the academic year of 2017-2018. Among the statistical population, 325 students were selected by multi-stage random sampling method. The subjects completed Self construal questionnaire of Hardin, Leong & Bhagwat, and social problem solving ability questionnaire of D’Zurilla and Nezu. The data analysis was conducted by using Pearson correlation test and step-by-step multiple regression method in SPSS v23. Results of Pearson correlation test suggested that there is positive and significant relationship between dependent Self-Construl and Independent Self-Construl with social problem solving ability. Results of stepby-step multiple regressions indicated that dependent Self-Construl and Independent Self-Construl could positively and significantly predict students' social problem solving ability. According to research findings, the self-construl factor as a cultural construct should be considered in predicting the students' social problem solving ability.