A study assessed the social experiences and social development of kindergarten children enrolled in an after-school program. Subjects were these children and children attending only the morning kindergarten program. Study results indicated that both groups of children selected as friends the children in the after-school program and that programs…

Investigates the relationships between social acceptance, measured by sociometry, and membership in one of three academic groups: gifted, high achievers, and average. Changes in the peer acceptance of the gifted students in a special program were also examined. Subjects were 66 fourth graders. (MP)

Purpose of the study was to examine the effect of age-group membership on sociometric nominations made on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and popularity. (Authors)

Describes a study based on the premise that social variables should be considered along with cognitive variables when children are grouped. Changes in sociometric status and self-image of students in grades 4, 5, and 6 were measured over a three year period. (GO)

Results did not support the hypothesis that elementary school teachers who place high priority on affective outcomes were most effective in promoting positive affect in their classrooms. Ten teachers were interviewed and rated on their effectiveness in the classroom. Their students completed a questionnaire on classroom environment and a…