2018
DOI: 10.7577/nbf.2424
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Evaluation of the Lamer Social Competence in Preschool Scale

Abstract: Abstract:The Lamer Social Competence in Preschool Scale (LSCIP) has been widely used in Norway to assess children's social competence; however, the six-factor structure has not been validated since the scale was developed. The aim of this study is to evaluate the structure of the LSCIP using confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses. The results show that the original model has a nearly adequate fit according to model fit criteria, but also suggest the need for revisions to achieve a better model. The study… Show more

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“…A comprehensive evaluation of the Lamer Social Competence in Preschool Scale (Løkken et al, 2018) revealed that LSCIP is a valuable tool to be used to monitor children's development of social competence. However, the researchers also found that in preschools, the domain of Play, joy and humor should not be considered separate dimensions as play activities require literally all dimensions of social competence" (Løkken et al 2018, p. 13).…”
Section: Social Skillsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…A comprehensive evaluation of the Lamer Social Competence in Preschool Scale (Løkken et al, 2018) revealed that LSCIP is a valuable tool to be used to monitor children's development of social competence. However, the researchers also found that in preschools, the domain of Play, joy and humor should not be considered separate dimensions as play activities require literally all dimensions of social competence" (Løkken et al 2018, p. 13).…”
Section: Social Skillsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, the researchers also found that in preschools, the domain of Play, joy and humor should not be considered separate dimensions as play activities require literally all dimensions of social competence" (Løkken et al 2018, p. 13). Løkken et al (2018) added Fairness as a separate dimension of social competence and described fairness of being…”
Section: Social Skillsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Strukturell og prosessuell kvalitet er likevel gjensidig avhengig av kvarandre. Til dømes ved at strukturmessige faktorar, som personaltettleik og organisering av barnegruppa, påverkar kvaliteten på relasjonane (Løkken et al, 2018).…”
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