Pages from a Sociometric Notebook: An Analysis of Nomination and Rating Scale Measures of Acceptance, Rejection, and Social Preference.

Bukowski, William M.; Sippola, Lorrie; Hoza, Betsy; Newcomb, Andrew F.

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ERIC Number: EJ611837

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Pages from a Sociometric Notebook: An Analysis of Nomination and Rating Scale Measures of Acceptance, Rejection, and Social Preference.

Bukowski, William M.; Sippola, Lorrie; Hoza, Betsy; Newcomb, Andrew F.

New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, n88 p11-26 Sum 2000

Provides a conceptual and empirical analysis of the associations between the fundamental sociometric dimensions of acceptance, rejection, and social preference. Examines whether nomination and rating scale measures index the same constructs. Notes that sociometric ratings measure social preference, but can also yield indicators of acceptance and rejection. (JPB)

Descriptors: Child Development, Group Dynamics, Interpersonal Relationship, Measurement Objectives, Peer Acceptance, Peer Groups, Peer Relationship, Rejection (Psychology), Social Development, Sociometric Techniques

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Theme Issue Topic: "Recent Advances in the Measurement of Acceptance and Rejection in the Peer System."