Hamarta, Erdal2020-03-262020-03-2620090301-22121179-6391https://dx.doi.org/10.2224/sbp.2009.37.1.73https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12395/23227The aim of this study was to determine whether or not social problem solving by university students predicts their self-esteem and life satisfaction. The survey model was adopted and the sample of the study consisted of 405 university students. The results of the study showed that self-esteem and life satisfaction are positively correlated with positive problem orientation and rational problem solving; they are negatively correlated with negative problem orientation, impulsivity/carelessness, and avoidance styles. The results also showed that negative problem orientation, positive problem orientation, and avoidance style significantly predicted self-esteem. In addition, rational problem solving, positive problem orientation, and avoidance style significantly predicted life satisfaction.en10.2224/sbp.2009.37.1.73info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccesssocial problem solvingproblem orientationself-esteemlife satisfactionArticle3717382Q3WOS:000264855300006Q4