Evaluating training and tasks through practical experience of interpersonal communication by using common assessment tools.

2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 24730522
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Social psychology
• Research Institution: Aichi Shukutoku University
• Principal Investigator: OGAWA KAZUMI 愛知淑徳大学, 心理学部, 教授 (70345875)
• Project Period (FY): 2012-04-01 – 2016-03-31
• Keywords: 対人コミュニケーション / ソーシャルスキル / スキルトレーニング / 効果測定 / 解読 / 記号化

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The purpose of this study was to evaluate assessment tools through methodological comparison within interpersonal communication training and tasks in terms of form and effectiveness. Self-evaluation of decoding skills turned out to be inappropriate as assessment tools. Whereas regarding encoding skills, it was shown that using self-evaluated scales was produced higher validity in test results. Moreover, factors to influence effectiveness of training were identified. After evaluating existing training and its presented data regarding effectiveness, it was suggested that we can reexamine the effectiveness of training from these points of view; namely validity of assessment methods and training methods.

Free Research Field

社会心理学