Assessing Relational and Physical Aggression among Preschool Children: Intermethod Agreement.

McEvoy, Mary A.; Estrem, Theresa L.; Rodriguez, Michael C.; Olson, Michelle L.

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ERIC Number: EJ673010

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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Assessing Relational and Physical Aggression among Preschool Children: Intermethod Agreement.

McEvoy, Mary A.; Estrem, Theresa L.; Rodriguez, Michael C.; Olson, Michelle L.

Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v23 n2 p53-63 Sum 2003

This study compared three methods for assessing relational aggression (RA) and physical aggression (PA) in preschool children: a teacher rating scale; a peer nomination measure; and a direct observation measure. Results showed intermethod agreement between peer and teacher ratings of RA for girls and PA for boys. All three methods indicated boys engaged in more aggressive behaviors than girls. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Problems, Classroom Observation Techniques, Evaluation Methods, Peer Relationship, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Rating Scales, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Theme Issue: Intervention and Prevention of Challenging Behaviors in Young Children.