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Gerard H Maassen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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a two dimensional ratings based procedure for Sociometric Status determination as an alternative to the asher and dodge system
Merrill-palmer Quarterly, 2005Co-Authors: Gerard H Maassen, Karine VerschuerenAbstract:The present study compares the results of three two-dimensional procedures for Sociometric Status determination: the Asher and Dodge (1986) system, the rating scale method SSrat of Maassen, Akkermans, and Van der Linden (1996), and the nomination procedure of Coie and Dodge (1983). The study followed 170 children from third grade through sixth grade. Children were asked (a) to nominate the classmates with whom they most liked and least liked to play, and (b) to rate how much they liked to play with each of their classmates. The SSrat method determines Sociometric Status with higher validity and stability than do the other two methods. SSrat’s methodological strengths and practical advantages as compared to the Asher and Dodge system demonstrate that it is a valuable, if not preferable, alternative for determining children’s Sociometric Status in situations where the use of a rating scale is appropriate.
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ssrat the processing of rating scales for the determination of two dimensional Sociometric Status
Behavior Research Methods Instruments & Computers, 1998Co-Authors: Gerard H Maassen, J A LandsheerAbstract:SSRAT is an MS-DOS computer program for two-dimensional Sociometric Status determination with rating scales. It classifies members of a population into five Sociometric Status groups, using 3-, 5-, 7-, or 9-point ratings in matrices of assessors and assessed. The processing of rating scales instead of nominations offers several advantages, including increased variability and reliability of the resulting scores. SSRAT is built on the null hypothesis of conditional random attribution of ratings, according to the particular probability distribution of an assessor. Output is available in the form of an ASCII SPSS data file for further statistical processing. Recent studies show that SSRAT, in comparison with nomination methods, (1) is superior in determining popular persons while it detects rejected persons as well, and (2) probably yields classifications that have a higher temporal stability.
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nominations ratings and the dimensions of Sociometric Status
International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1997Co-Authors: Gerard H Maassen, Jos Van Der Linden, Wies AkkermansAbstract:In 1944, U. Bronfenbrenner remarked on the need for a two-dimensional model of Sociometric Status. The low value of the correlation between the variables liking and disliking-assumed basic dimensions of Sociometric Status-is often cited as evidence for the correctness of Bronfenbrenner’ssuggestion. Sociometric Status is derived from a coalescence of judgements at the individual level. In this article we argue that score attribution at this level (where one group member assesses another) is one-dimensional along the liking-disliking continuum. Two-dimensionality of Sociometric Status arises at the group level. However, we also show that at this level liking and disliking are not two distinct dimensions, but the poles of just one, the other being visibility (or impact).If the one-dimensional model of liking score attribution on the individual level is accepted, the obvious thing to do is to instruct respondents accordingly. Rating scales are suitable for this. The rating-scale methods we suggested in previo...
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two dimensional Sociometric Status determination with rating scales
Small Group Research, 1996Co-Authors: Gerard H Maassen, Wies Akkermans, J L Van Der LindenAbstract:Sociometric Status is derivedfrom a concatenation ofjudgments at the individual leveL In previous articles, the authors argued that score attribution at this level (where one group member assesses another) is one-dimensional along the sympathy+-antipathy continuum. Two-dimensionality of Sociometric Status arises at the group level. It was shown that at this level, too, sympathy and antipathy are not two distinct dimensions but the poles ofjust one, the other being visibility (or impact). If one accepts the model of one-dimensional score attribution at the individual level, it would seem logical to base Sociometric Status determination on rating scales. In this article, a procedure for this is developed and a covering computer program (SSRAT) is introduced. Finally, the results of the current nomination methods and the proposed rating method applied in the same classroom groups are compared The results of the rating method appear to be more valid and more refined
John R Seeley - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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correlates of Sociometric Status in school children in buenos aires
Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 1992Co-Authors: Elizabeth A Schaughency, Kathryn Vannatta, Jennifer Langhinrichsen, Celia Lally, John R SeeleyAbstract:Teacher ratings on Spanish translations of the Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scale for Children and peer nominations were obtained for 110 school children (42 boys and 68 girls) in grades 2-5 at a public elementary school in Buenos Aires. Nominations of "likes best" were negatively correlated with language processing deficits, attention problems, and sluggish tempo as rated by both teachers and peers, and positively correlated with teacher ratings of social competence, for both boys and girls. The reverse pattern was found for nominations of "likes least." Children were assigned to Sociometric Status groups of popular (n = 27), rejected (n = 28), neglected (n = 7) controversial (n = 11), and average (n = 37) based on number of LL and LB nominations. Rejected and popular children could be differentiated by teacher and peer ratings of linguistic information processing deficits, inattention, and sluggish tempo. Behavioral characteristics of motor hyperactivity, impulsivity, and aggression were significantly associated with being male but did not differ by Sociometric Status group. Language: en
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Correlates of Sociometric Status in school children in Buenos Aires
Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 1992Co-Authors: Elizabeth A Schaughency, Kathryn Vannatta, Jennifer Langhinrichsen, Celia Lally, John R SeeleyAbstract:Teacher ratings on Spanish translations of the Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scale for Children and peer nominations were obtained for 110 school children (42 boys and 68 girls) in grades 2– 5 at a public elementary school in Buenos Aires. Nominations of “likes best” were negatively correlated with language processing deficits, attention problems, and sluggish tempo as rated by both teachers and peers, and positively correlated with teacher ratings of social competence, for both boys and girls. The reverse pattern was found for nominations of “likes least.” Children were assigned to Sociometric Status groups of popular (n=27), rejected (n=28), neglected (n=7) controversial (n=11), and average (n=37) based on number of LL and LB nominations. Rejected and popular children could be differentiated by teacher and peer ratings of linguistic information processing deficits, inattention, and sluggish tempo. Behavioral characteristics of motor hyperactivity, impulsivity, and aggression were significantly associated with being male but did not differ by Sociometric Status group.
Daniel Brugman - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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can at risk young adolescents be popular and anti social Sociometric Status groups anti social behaviour gender and ethnic background
Journal of Adolescence, 2010Co-Authors: Rens Van De Schoot, Floor Van Der Velden, Jan Boom, Daniel BrugmanAbstract:This study aimed to extend the understanding of anti-social behaviour and its association with popularity and Sociometric Status in a sample of at-risk adolescents from diverse ethnic backgrounds (n = 1491, average age 14.7 years). Both overt and covert types of anti-social behaviour were used to distinguish subgroups. These subgroups were created on the basis of anti-social behaviour profile scores, using Latent Class Analysis. Moderator effects of gender and ethnic background were investigated using a log-linear analysis. The main finding was that each Sociometric Status group consisted of subgroups that differed in terms of prevalence of self-reported anti-social behaviour. At-risk young adolescents who reported involvement in anti-social behaviour appeared in every Status group, including the popular group. Implications for school prevention programmes for anti-social behaviour are discussed.
Diether Hopf - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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a multiperspective comparison of peer Sociometric Status groups in childhood and adolescence
Child Development, 1996Co-Authors: Chryse Hatzichristou, Diether HopfAbstract:This study explores the Sociometric Status group differences in psychosocial adjustment and academic performance in various domains using multiple sources of information (teacher-, peer-, self-ratings, achievement data) and 2 age groups (elementary and secondary school students) in a different educational and cultural context. Gender differences in the profiles of the Sociometric groups were also examined. The sample consisted of 1,041 elementary school (mean age = 11.4 years) and 862 secondary school (mean age = 14.3 years) students in public schools in Greece. Findings extended previous descriptions of rejected, neglected, and controversial groups based on the perceptions of all raters. Gender and age differences were found in the profiles of rejected and controversial groups, which were markedly distinguished from the other groups based on all data sets. Neglected children at both age levels were differentiated to a weaker degree.
Thomas J Dishion - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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from boys to men predicting adult adaptation from middle childhood Sociometric Status
Development and Psychopathology, 2004Co-Authors: Sarah E Nelson, Thomas J DishionAbstract:This report examines the predictive validity of Sociometric Status at age 9‐10 to young adult ~age 23‐24! antisocial behavior, work and school engagement, and arrests using Oregon Youth Study males ~N 5 206!. A variety of analytic strategies included ~a! multivariate analyses to examine the variation in adult adaptation as a function of Sociometric classification at age 9‐10, ~b! regression analyses to evaluate the relative contribution of “liked most” and “liked least” peer nominations, and ~c! structural equation modeling to predict the young adult outcome constructs from social preference at age 9‐10. Contrary to expectation, when controlling for early antisocial behavior and academic skills, boys’ social preference scores still predicted young adult outcomes. Longitudinal findings are discussed with respect to the salience of male peer rejection in middle childhood and the social developmental processes that may account for the predictive validity of peer rejection.
