The role of problem-solving ability, beyond academic motivation, in college students’ psychological adjustment

Abstract In the changing and demanding university context, various situations are experienced wherein abilities to maintain motivation activate problem solving could be relevant in students’ adjustment. Beyond widely analyzed role of academic motivation, this study focused on added value social problem-solving ability student adjustment context. Analyses based responses obtained from 253 students (197 women 56 men) indicated significant adjustment, with a small additional amount ( f 2 = .09) 9% variance life satisfaction medium .17) 15% depressive symptoms, beyond motivation. particular, negative orientation was an important predictor symptoms (β .41, p < .001) − .26, .001); however, positive only .21, .01). This also showed predictive value, expectancy, affection components Overall, findings highlight relevance training motivational improve college general well-being.