The Early Independent Problem Solving Survey (EIPSS): Its Psychometric Properties in Children Aged 12-47 Months

Elena Hoicka; Stephanie Powell; Sarah Rose; Eva Reindl; Claudio Tennie

doi:10.1016/j.cogdev.2023.101366

The Early Independent Problem Solving Survey (EIPSS): Its Psychometric Properties in Children Aged 12-47 Months

Elena Hoicka^*
, Stephanie Powell
, Sarah Rose
, Eva Reindl
, Claudio Tennie

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Independent problem solving (IPS) involves solving problems alone; with motivation and persistence; without watching others; or requesting or receiving help. The Early Independent Problem Solving Survey (EIPSS) was developed for 12- to 47-month-olds. Study 1 (N = 272) found good internal reliability and a 2-factor structure: Repetitive (repeatedly solvable problems, e.g., jigsaws) and Novel IPS (one-off problems, e.g., reaching out-of-reach toys). Study 2 (N = 567) confirmed good internal reliability and the 2-factor structure. Study 3 (N = 85) found a positive correlation between a divergent thinking lab measure and Novel IPS. Study 4 found good 6-month-longitudinal stability (N = 110) for the EIPSS and its subscales; and good agreement between parents (N = 32) for the Repetitive subscale. Study 5 (all data combined) demonstrated no item functioning differences across demographic variables. Differences for child age, child gender, parent age, and parent education were found for the EIPSS and subscales.

Original language	English
Article number	101366
Journal	Cognitive Development
Volume	68
Early online date	7 Sept 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cogdev.2023.101366
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 2023

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Funding: This work was supported by a Returning Carers’ Scheme grant from the University of Bristol awarded to the first author; an ESRC PhD studentship awarded to the second author; and an Applied Psychology Centre temporary fund grant, Staffordshire University, for the project ‘The Immediate Impact of Different Types of Television on Young Children's Creativity’ awarded to the third author.

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Creativity
Innovation
Infancy
Todder
Preschool

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