The purpose of this study was to compare the social positions of two groups of children in India and the United States, those identified as having behavioral disorders (N = 21 American, 22 Indian) and those not so classified, i.e., normal (N = 415 American, 329 Indian). The children ranged from 11 to 17 yr. of age; no attempt was made to investigate sex differences. Analysis of the sociometric data suggests the social positions of children in the two cultures are similar. The research is not definitive but suggests that common social forces may be operating in both cultures toward children with behavioral disorders.
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