Seeing and Being Seen: Predictors of Accurate Perceptions about Classmates' Relationships.

摘要: This study examines predictors of observer accuracy (i.e. seeing) and target being seen) in perceptions classmates' relationships a predominantly African American sample 420 second through fourth graders (ages 7 - 11). Girls, children higher grades, smaller classrooms were more accurate observers. Targets pairs children) accurately observed when they occurred grades involved same-sex, high-popularity, similar-popularity children. Moreover, between girls than boys. As set, these findings suggest the importance both characteristics for children's classroom relationships. substantial variation has methodological implications peer-reported assessments use stochastic actor-based models to understand peer selection socialization processes.