Social Problem Solving Inventory (SPSI, D´Zurilla and)

Nezu, 1990)
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Instructions: Below is a series of phrases that describe ways in

what people can think, feel or behave when they are faced with the
problems of everyday life. We refer to important problems that may
to have a significant effect on their well-being or on the well-being of people
such as health-related issues, family disputes or
performance problems at work or in studies. Please read each sentence and
rate to what extent the statement is true for you following the guidelines that to
The following are indicated. Score considering how one thinks, feels, or behaves.
generally when facing their problems in places and moments that
as indicated. Place the appropriate number in parentheses ( ) next to the number of the
phrase.

Nothing at all.
Barely.
2 = Moderately.
3 = Quite.
Completely.

When I can't solve a problem

quickly and without much effort, I tend to
thinking that I am stupid or incompetent......... 0 1 2 3 4

When I have to solve a problem, a

One of the things I do is examine all the information
I have about the problem and I try to say
say what is the most relevant and important........ 0 1 2 3 4

I spend a lot of time worrying about

instead of trying to solve my problems 0 1 2 3 4

I generally feel threatened and scared.

when I have a problem to solve........... 0 1 2 3 4

5. When making decisions, I usually do not evaluate or

I compare the different alternatives sufficiently. 0 1 2 3 4

6. When I have a problem, I often doubt which

it is the solution for him 0 1 2 3 4

7. When I try to decide what the best solution is

a problem, I generally do not take it into account
effect that each alternative may have on the goods
take from other people............................ 0 1 2 3 4

8. When I try to find a solution to a

problem, I often think about the possible deci-
sessions and I try to combine some of them to
take a better solution 0 1 2 3 4
I generally feel nervous and insecure.
when I have to make an important decision.. 0 1 2 3 4

10. When my first efforts to resolve

a problem fails, I generally think that, if
I insist and do not give in easily, I will be able to
find a good solution 0 1 2 3 4

11. When I try to solve a problem, I generate-

I usually go with the first idea that comes to me.
the head 0 1 2 3 4

12. When I have a problem, I generally believe

that there is a solution for him.......................... 0 1 2 3 4

13. When I face a long problem and

complex, I generally try to break it down into pro-
smaller problems that one can solve one at a time
one 0 1 2 3 4

14. After solving a problem, general-

I don't waste time comparing the result.
realize it was what I had imagined when I chose that
solution 0 1 2 3 4

15. I generally wait to see if a problem arises.

solve for yourself before trying to solve it
yo 0 1 2 3 4

16. When I have to solve a problem, a

One of the things I do is analyze the situation and bring-
to identify the obstacles that prevent me from
to do what I want ... 0 1 2 3 4

17. When my first efforts to solve a

Problems fail, I feel very angry and frustrated.
……………………………………………………… 0 1 2 3 4

When I face a difficult problem,

I generally doubt that I can solve it.
a lot that I tried... 0 1 2 3 4

19. I generally feel satisfied with the results.

solutions that I provide to my problems... 0 1 2 3 4

20. Before trying to solve a problem, general-

I try to find out if the problem is caused
for another more important one that could be resolved earlier
………………………………………………………. 0 1 2 3 4

When a problem arises, I usually

I postpone the solution as long as possible... 0 1 2 3 4
22. After solving a problem, general-
I don't stop to evaluate the results... 0 1 2 3 4
23. I generally set aside my path to
avoid having to solve problems............ 0 1 2 3 4

24. Difficult problems make me feel

mal 0 1 2 3 4

25. When I am trying to decide which is the

better solution to a problem, I try to predict
the subsequent result of carrying out each one
of the alternatives........................ 0 12 3 4

26. I generally face my problems directly.

mind, instead of trying to avoid them........... 0 1 2 3 4

27. When I'm trying to solve a problem,

I often try to be creative and think of solutions.
original or unconventional nests.................. 0 1 2 3 4

28. When I am trying to solve a problem,

I usually take the first good idea that comes to me.
comes to mind 0 1 2 3 4

29. When I am trying to find the solution

to a problem, I often think of a series of po-
viable solutions and then I come back to
they and I consider how the di- can be modified
different solutions to achieve a solution me-
jor 0 1 2 3 4

30. When I try to think of possible solutions

to a problem, it generally becomes difficult for me
find different solutions.................. 0 1 2 3 4

I generally prefer to avoid problems.

instead of confronting them and being forced to
to solve them... 0 1 2 3 4

32. When making decisions, I generally consider

not only the immediate consequences of each alteration
native, but also the long-term consequences
……………………………………………………... 0 1 2 3 4

33. After implementing the solution to a pro-

problem, I generally try to analyze what was correct
and what was wrong........................ 0 1 2 3 4

When I am trying to find a solution

to a problem, I generally try to think of as many
ways to tackle the problem in any way possible... 0 1 2 3 4
35. After carrying out the solution to a problem-
but generally I examine my feelings and assess
they have changed for the better........................ 0 1 2 3 4

36. Before carrying out the solution to the problem

in the real problematic situation, I often practice
or I test the solution to increase the
possibilities of success 0 1 2 3 4

37. When I face a difficult problem,

I usually think that I will be able to solve
to do it myself and I strive a lot to
achieve it 0 1 2 3 4

38. When I have to solve a problem, a

One of the first things I do is gather the ma-
maximum possible information about the problem... 0 1 2 3 4

39. Before trying to solve a problem, in-

I am trying to determine if said problem is part of one.
the mayor I should face………………. 0 1 2 3 4

40. I often postpone resolving the pro-

problems until it is too late to be able to
solve them............................ 0 1 2 3 4

41. Before solving a problem, I usually evaluate

to assess the situation to determine the importance that
it has for my personal well-being and that of my loved ones
dear 0 1 2 3 4

I think I spend more time avoiding my

problems that, when solved... 0 1 2 3 4

43. When I try to solve a problem, with

often I feel so bad that I can't think
with clarity 0 1 2 3 4

44. Before trying to think about the solution to a pro-

problem, I usually set specific goals that I
Indicate exactly what I should do……………. 0 1 2 3 4

45. When I try to decide which is the best solution

solution for a problem, I usually do not dedicate
the necessary time to consider the pros and cons
behind each solution.................................. 0 1 2 3 4

46. When the result of my solution to a pro-

the problem is not satisfactory, I usually try to
find out what went wrong, and then I'll try again. 0 1 2 3 4

47. When I am working on a problem di-

easy, I often feel so bad that I
I feel confused and disoriented.................. 0 1 2 3 4
I hate having to resolve the problems that
they arise in my life.......................... 0 1 2 3 4

49. After carrying out the solution to

a problem, I generally try to value
carefully how much the si- has improved
situation 0 1 2 3 4

I am generally able to stay

"cold and calm" when I am solving
a problem 0 1 2 3 4

51. When I have a problem, I usually

I try to see it as a challenge or an opportunity
to benefit me in some way.................. 0 1 2 3 4

52. When I am trying to solve a pro-

problem, I usually think of so many solutions-
cheerfully different as possible, until not
more ideas come to me.......................... 0 1 2 3 4

53. When I am trying to decide which is the

better solution to a problem, generally
I try to weigh the consequences of each solution.
possible action and compare them with each other........... 0 1 2 3 4

54. I often get depressed and blocked when

I have to solve an important problem.. 0 1 2 3 4

55. My solutions to problems often have

success in achieving the objectives I set for myself
solve the problem…………………………. 0 1 2 3 4

56. When I face a difficult problem,

I generally try to avoid the problem or I go to it
someone to help me solve it........ 0 1 2 3 4

57. When I am trying to decide which is the

better solution to a problem, generally with-
I consider the effects that, probably, it will have on the
implementation of each alternative about my
feelings 0 1 2 3 4

58. When I have to solve a problem, a

One of the things I do is examine what type of cir-
external circumstances, of my environment, can con-
contribute to the problem.......................... 0 1 2 3 4

When a problem arises for me, I generally

I blame myself for having caused it... 0 1 2 3 4
60. When making decisions, I usually follow my
"feelings" without thinking too much about the con-
Consequences of each alternative.................... 0 1 2 3 4

61. When making decisions, I generally use

a systematic method for judging and comparing
the alternatives............................ 0 1 2 3 4

62. When I am trying to find a

solution to a problem, I always try to have
I present my objective... 0 1 2 3 4

63. When my first efforts to resolve

a problem fails, I generally think that of-
I'm going to leave it and seek help........................... 0 1 2 3 4

64. When I have negative feelings, I tend to

to settle for that state, instead of trying to
to discover what problem may be causing
those feelings............................... 0 1 2 3 4

65. When I am trying to find a solution-

I try to approach it from a problem perspective.
two possible angles.......................... 0 1 2 3 4

66. When I have difficulties understanding

a problem, I usually try to get
information about the problem, more concrete
and specific to help me clarify it….. 0 1 2 3 4

67. When I have a problem, I tend to obsess

Tell me about the damage or loss that could occur if
I did not successfully solve the problem. 0 1 2 3 4

68. When my first efforts to solve

a problem fails, I tend to get discouraged and-
print me…… 0 1 2 3 4

69. When a solution I have taken does not resolve-

I solve my problem satisfactorily, generally.
I don't spend time examining why it hasn't worked.
I need 0 1 2 3 4

70. I think I am very impulsive when it comes to

make decisions 0 1 2 3 4