Dimensions of children's classroom social behavior: A factor analytic investigation

Abstract

Dimensions of children's classroom social behavior were investigated using

Loneliness, Depression, and Social Skills Among Students with Mild Mental Retardation in Different Educational Settings

“…Studies on children with intellectual disabilities have found that they have deficiencies in social skills and social knowledge (Margalit, 1993), and in social relationships (Roberts & Zubrick, 1992;Sabornie & Kauffman, 1987;Taylor et al, 1987). The difficulties or deficiencies in social skills may impede normal social adjustment and influence the individual's behavior (Griffin, 1987;McMahon, 1987;Stumme et al, 1983). Students with MMR, behavioral disorders, or attention-deficit disorders have difficulty dealing with complicated social situations (Margalit, 1993).…”

“…Social skills reflect the individual's ability to exhibit appropriate behavior by using skills such as cooperation, self-control, and an understanding of the needs of others, as well as the ability to initiate social interaction (Gresham & Elliott, 1990;Margalit, 1991;Odom, McConnell, & McEvoy, 1992;Stumme, Gresham, & Scott, 1983). Social skills are important in communicating within a society and in successfully handling difficult predicaments in various social situations (Cartledge & Milburn, 1980).…”

Children's Social Skills: Assessment and Classification Practices

“…Research has revealed that children with deficient social skills have a high incidence of dropping out of school (Ullman, 1957), bad conduct discharges from military service (Roff, Sells, & Golden, 1972), school maladjustment (Gronlund & Anderson, 1963), juvenile delinquency (Roff et al, 1972), and adult mental health difficulties, as evidenced by psychiatric referrals up to 13 years later (Cowen, Pedersen, Babigian, Izzo, & Trost, 1973). Social skills deficits have also been related to numerous problems in adjusting to the normal classroom environment (Stumme, Gresham, & Scott, 1983). Socially unpopular children have been shown to be lacking in various social skills, such as communicating needs, cooperating, responding positively to peers, and making friends (Gottman, Gonso, & Rasmussen, 1975;LaGreca & Santogrossi, 1980;Oden & Asher, 1977).…”

The influence of intelligence and adaptive behavior on rote learning and social skills

“…All coefficients attained significance at the .01 level. Stumme, Gresham, and Scott (1983) reported test-retest reliabilities as adequate (r = .89).…”

“…Stodden (Stodden, 1981;Stumme, Gresham, & Scott, 1983). One hundred eighty-four children from a mldwestern metropolitan population of 23,321 In grades kindergarten through ninth grade were selected as subjects.…”