Improving the problem solving and decision-making skills of a high indecision group of young adolescents: A test of the ‘Difficult: No problem!’ training

A number of theories and models have helped to elucidate the decision-making difficulties encountered by some young adolescents. These theories and models together with the results of research focused on problems associated with career indecision in adolescents provide the basis for the present study aimed at establishing and verifying the efficacy of an intervention program whose purpose is to improve problem-solving and decision-making skills. We hypothesised that a program designed to increase general competencies could greatly impact decisional problems and could reduce levels of indecision among adolescent students. The current study will provide a description of our intervention and an evaluation of its effectiveness.