Problem vs Solution Coaching from summary Flashcards
What is the purpose of the study?
The study explores the comparative effects of problem-focused and solution-focused coaching questions, examining their impact on self-efficacy, understanding of problems, emotional affect, and goal progression.
What are the key findings of the study?
Both approaches enhanced goal progression, but solution-focused questions led to significantly greater increases in goal progression. Problem-focused questions reduced negative affect and increased self-efficacy, while solution-focused questions increased positive affect, reduced negative affect, improved self-efficacy, and enhanced understanding of the problem.
What is Solution-Focused Coaching (SFC)?
SFC is rooted in asking ‘how to’ questions rather than ‘why’ questions, assuming that understanding the cause of a problem is unnecessary for finding solutions.
What is Problem-Focused Coaching (PFC)?
PFC assumes that understanding the origin and nature of a problem is crucial for resolution and often aligns with Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
What were the participants in the study?
74 postgraduate students from an Australian university, with 39 in the problem-focused group and 35 in the solution-focused group.
What measures did participants rate?
Participants rated Positive and Negative Affect (PANAS scale), Self-Efficacy, Understanding of the Problem, and Goal Approach.
What were the outcomes of Problem-Focused Coaching (PFC)?
Negative affect significantly decreased, self-efficacy increased, goal approach increased modestly, but understanding of the problem did not significantly improve.
What were the outcomes of Solution-Focused Coaching (SFC)?
Positive affect significantly increased, negative affect significantly decreased, self-efficacy increased, understanding of the problem improved, and goal approach increased significantly.
What is the comparative analysis between SFC and PFC?
Both approaches improved goal approach, but SFC led to significantly greater progress, improving positive emotions and problem understanding, whereas PFC did not.
What are the implications of Problem-Focused Coaching?
PFC effectively reduces negative emotions but does not necessarily lead to deeper understanding or greater goal progression, challenging the assumption that analyzing the cause of a problem aids in resolution.
What are the benefits of Solution-Focused Coaching?
SFC enhances positive emotions and problem-solving motivation, fostering confidence and creative thinking, and facilitating cooperative behavior and insight.
What practical recommendations are provided for coaches?
Blend problem-focused and solution-focused approaches, encourage clients to envision solutions, and help clients shift from problem-rumination to constructive thinking.
What is the conclusion of the study?
Solution-focused coaching questions are generally more effective than problem-focused questions in promoting goal achievement, enhancing self-efficacy, and improving emotional well-being.
