Social Problem-Solving Skills and Self-Efficacy among Youth in Selangor, Malaysia

Abstract

In today's society, a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic interaction between self-efficacy and social problem-solving skills within this group is lacking. This study investigates the correlation between social problem-solving skills and self-efficacy among young individuals using structured questionnaires in 89 participants. The results show that young individuals who “evaluate the good and bad implications of the decision” and “analyse problems” tend to exhibit higher self-efficacy while having a “sense of inability to solve problems” display lower self-efficacy. These findings may help educators and policymakers create interventions to empower young individuals to tackle challenges to strengthen self-efficacy and overall well-being.