@conference{
author = "Jošić, Smiljana and Stepanović Ilić, Ivana and Baucal, Aleksander",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Peer Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) is recognized as a pivotal factor in shaping positive
learning outcomes and developmental progress across various educational levels. This
systematic review aims to comprehensively synthesize existing research on the adults’
scaffolding modalities that effectively facilitate adolescents' engagement in CPS. According to
PRISMA guidelines, an extensive search across PsycInfo, WoS, and ERIC databases yielded
5256 English abstracts, from which 160 papers were selected for in-depth analysis. Among the
chosen papers, 110 provided valuable insights into adult mediation, i.e. the supportive role of
teachers/researchers. Notably, while 17 papers (15.4%) detailed cooperation training,
scaffolding emerged as a predominant focus in the selected research (N = 78; 70.9%).
Additionally, 13 papers (11.8%) explored both training and scaffolding methodologies.
Examining the impact of such support on collaborative problem-solving, a majority of
published papers reported positive effects (N = 60, 53.6%), with a minimal number indicating
negative effects (N = 7, 6.3%). The remaining 44 papers (40%) did not analyse an impact of
training or scaffolding on CPS. Thematic analyses uncovered crucial insights into the
multifaceted ways in which adults (teachers/researchers) contribute to successful CPS.
Moderation of peer interaction was observed through a tripartite focus on cognitive processes
(N = 82; 75%), group discussions (N = 73; 66%), and classroom management (N = 23; 21%).
The main characteristics identified in this review provide a comprehensive understanding of
the dynamics involved in fostering effective CPS among adolescents. The ensuing discussion
will delve into these characteristics, offering concluding remarks with pertinent educational
implications.",
publisher = "Beograd : Filozofski fakultet",
journal = "XXX scientific conference: Empirical studies in psychology",
title = "Exploring adults’ mediation in collaborative problem solving among adolescents",
pages = "78-78",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ipir_1091"
}