A Longitudinal Study of the Utility of Social Preference and Social Impact Sociometric Classification Schemes.

Newcomb, Andrew F.; Bukowski, William M.

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Publication Date: 1984

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A Longitudinal Study of the Utility of Social Preference and Social Impact Sociometric Classification Schemes.

Newcomb, Andrew F.; Bukowski, William M.

Child Development, v55 n4 p1434-47 Aug 1984

The stability of standard score and probability method sociometric group assignments was examined over a two-year period with an initial group of 334 fifth graders. Popular, neglected, and controversial groups evidenced low stability of group members over intervals of approximately 1, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. (Author/RH)

Descriptors: Classification, Comparative Analysis, Longitudinal Studies, Preadolescents, Predictor Variables, Probability, Research Methodology

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Language: English

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