The purpose of the current research was to consider the influence of the type of questions asked by an adviser, and the seriousness of the problem, on experiences of person who seeking advice through talking to a friend. This study examined two types of questions, namely problem solving and solution building questions. A total of 219 students in a university and two professional schools completed a questionnaire. The results of a two-factors analysis of variance found that, problem-solving questions have an effect on students with problems that are more serious, However, solution-building questions had an effect on students with problem that are less serious. The results suggest that, when conducting informal counseling with friends, the type of questions asked should vary depending on the seriousness of the problem. This study will be useful in enhancing friendships in universities.
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