Conditions of Effectiveness of Social Skills Training

Abstract

As confirmed by the research overview, the effectivity of social skills training depends on using different methods of the assessment of changes (tests, observation, sociometrics, school grades) and the extent of selected indexes (popularity, aggression, locus of control, communication competence). The effects of trainings' influences are determined by personal features (type of problems in socializiation, motivation, communication competence, life experiences, age), the situational context, duration of trainings and trainer's competence. In spite of all limitations trainings of social skills are effective method of stimulation and cognitive-behavioral therpy, however they need modification.