Social Learning Constructs in the Prediction of Peer Interaction
- 1 March 1987
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Clinical Child Psychology
- Vol. 16 (1) , 80-87
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s15374424jccp1601_10
Abstract
We examined four social learning variables and an experimental measure of behavioral flexibility in the prediction of peer interaction. We hypothesized that these measures would account for significant variance associated with peer interaction, above and beyond that accounted for by sociometric status, a frequently used measure. Forty-three children between 6 years and 12 years of age participated. Results indicated that these measures, particularly the self-report measures of locus of control, outcome expectancy, and peer preference value, were significant predictors. Results were discussed in terms of the cost-effectiveness of these social learning variables in the prediction of peer interactions.Keywords
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