Are teacher ratings and peer nominations valid measures of social competence?

Authors
Cossio, SG Hernandez-Guzman, L Lopez, F
Citation
Sg. Cossio et al., Are teacher ratings and peer nominations valid measures of social competence?, REV MEX PSI, 17(2), 2000, pp. 171-179
Citations number
45
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
REVISTA MEXICANA DE PSICOLOGIA
ISSN journal
01856073 → ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
171 - 179
Database
ISI
SICI code
0185-6073(200012)17:2<171:ATRAPN>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Teacher ratings and peer nominations were compared to direct observation of social behavior during free play, in 40 first grade elementary students, a ges 6 to 8 years. No significant correlations were found between teacher ra tings, peer nominations and direct observation of children's social interac tion. The implications for interpretations of studies using sociometric mea sures of social competence are discussed. The use of multiple measures of s ocial competence is recommended.