Convergent and Discriminant Validity of the Iowa Social Competency Scale for Preschool Children.

Wirth, Sharon; Pease, Damaris

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Publication Date: 1983

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Convergent and Discriminant Validity of the Iowa Social Competency Scale for Preschool Children.

Wirth, Sharon; Pease, Damaris

Educational and Psychological Measurement, v43 n1 p305-14 Spr 1983

Convergent and discriminant validity of the Iowa Social Competency Scale-Preschool form was investigated using the Campbell and Fiske validity model. The methods involved were observer, mother, father and teacher ratings whereas the traits were three test factors of social activator, reassurance, and hypersensitivity. Subjects were 92 pre-school children. (Author)

Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Behavior Rating Scales, Interpersonal Competence, Mathematical Models, Parent Participation, Peer Groups, Preschool Education, Social Development, Teachers, Test Validity

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