Article

The Relationship between Fathers\' Verbal Control Modes and Children\'s Interpersonal Problem Solving Ability

Author

송수원, 정옥분

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pp. 59~74 / 2002 Vol.9 No.1

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between fathers\' verbal control modes and children\'s interpersonal problem solving ability. The subjects of this study were 277 fifth and sixth grade children. The Fathers\' Verbal Control Modes Questionnaire developed by Lee and Children\'s Interpersonal Problem Solving Ability Scale developed by Pack were used in this study. The results of this study were as follows: (1) The significant differences were found in fathers\' verbal control modes according to children\'s gender and age. (2) A significant difference was found between the children\'s gender in terms of children\'s interpersonal problem-solving ability. (3) There were significant correlations between fathers\' verbal control modes and children\'s interpersonal problem solving ability. (4) There were significant correlations between fathers\' verbal control modes and children\'s positive and negative solutions on interpersonal problem solving ability.

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