Ethical Issues in Sociometric Testing: Impact of Sociometric Measures on Interaction Behavior.

Hayvren, Maureen; Hymel, Shelley

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Publication Date: 1984

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Ethical Issues in Sociometric Testing: Impact of Sociometric Measures on Interaction Behavior.

Hayvren, Maureen; Hymel, Shelley

Developmental Psychology, v20 n5 p844-49 Sep 1984

Examines the immediate and long term effects of sociometric testing on preschool children's peer interactions. Positive and negative nomination as well as rating-scale sociometric measures were administered individually to children from two preschool classrooms, and behavioral observations of peer interactions were conducted before, after, and immediately following testing. (Author/RH)

Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Ethics, Peer Relationship, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Rating Scales, Social Behavior, Sociometric Techniques

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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