Interpersonal Problem Solving and Children's Social Competence: Are Current Measures Valid?
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| Title: | Interpersonal Problem Solving and Children's Social Competence: Are Current Measures Valid? |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Meisel, C. Julius |
| Source: | Psychology in the Schools. Jan 1989 26(1):37-47. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 1989 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Academic Achievement, Grade 1, Grade 2, Intelligence Quotient, Interpersonal Competence, Peer Evaluation, Primary Education, Problem Solving, Socioeconomic Status, Test Validity |
| Abstract: | Obtained peer and teacher ratings of social competence for 94 first and second graders. Also measured interpersonal problem-solving skills, intelligence, academic achievement, and socioeconomic status. Correlations between three problem-solving scores and social competence ratings ranged from .04 to .20. Intelligence, achievement and socioeconomic status had moderate to high correlations with competence measures (range=.04-.77). (Author/NB) |
| Entry Date: | 1989 |
| Accession Number: | EJ391804 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Obtained peer and teacher ratings of social competence for 94 first and second graders. Also measured interpersonal problem-solving skills, intelligence, academic achievement, and socioeconomic status. Correlations between three problem-solving scores and social competence ratings ranged from .04 to .20. Intelligence, achievement and socioeconomic status had moderate to high correlations with competence measures (range=.04-.77). (Author/NB) |
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