Preschool Interpersonal Problem Solving Test [PIPST-59]

Description

The Preschool Interpersonal Problem Solving Test (PIPST-59) is an assessment instrument designed to evaluate interpersonal problem-solving abilities in preschool children aged 4 to 6 years. It focuses on children’s ability to generate different solutions when faced with everyday interpersonal and social problems.

Purpose and Structure

Developed by Shure and Spivack, the PIPST assesses whether children can approach interpersonal situations from different perspectives and generate multiple alternative solutions to a problem. The assessment uses drawings and figures to present age-appropriate interpersonal situations.

Scoring and Data Analysis

Scoring is based on the total number of different solutions generated by the child for each interpersonal problem presented. Higher scores therefore reflect a greater ability to produce alternative problem-solving strategies.

The available material reports reliability coefficients of α = 0.72 after one week and α = 0.59 after three to five months.

Reference

Chiou V, Zisi A, Xanthakou G, Sapouna M, Kaila M. Implementation of the mental health promotion program “I Can Problem Solve” in public kindergartens in Greece: First-year results. Psychology: The Journal of the Hellenic Psychological Society. 2013;20(1):54–67.

Tags: PIPST-59, Interpersonal Problem Solving, Preschool Children, Social Skills, Alternative Solutions, Problem-Solving Skills, Psychometric Assessment