Analogue assessment offers a promising avenue for determining social skills of children. However, data regarding the validity of such assessment have been lacking. In the present study, the validity of a simplified analogue system was examined. First, scores on the analogue system were obtained from responses of 24 third-grade children. Then four sociometric measures (peer ratings of play and work, positive and negative peer nominations) were administered. Correlations (.48 to .65) between the analogue and sociometric measures were significant, supporting the validity of the analogue system. Implications for future research were discussed.
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