Abstract
Objective:
The aim of this research is to assess and identify the different psychometric properties of two sociometric methods, namely rating and nomination methods in preschool children.
Method:
A total of 107 children, attending four preshool educational institutions, participated in the study (Girls=53; Boys=54; Age X=60.2 months sd=9.4). The information were acquired by applying the two methods to children. The teachers filled in the ¡Pre-school behaviour checklist for each child in their classes.
Results:
Even though the findings imply that both methods could be used in studying preschool children's peer relationship, the psychometric properties of the rating method seems to be more favoruable than the nomination method.
Discussion:
Sociometric methods could be used both to identify and intervene unpopular children in the preschool period.
Keywords: Child, sociometry, pre-school, peer acceptance
