Abstract:Relatively few studies have evaluated the validity of the various measures used to assess social competence. This study evaluates the predictive validity of the Social Activity Questionnaire and the convergent and discriminant validity of various measures of heterosocial skill and anxiety. The sample consisted of 51 male under-graduates meeting high-dating/low-anxiety criteria and 42 males meeting low-dating/high-anxiety criteria. Multiple measures included a variety of frequently employed self-report measures… Show more
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