title: Sociometric status and social behaviour of children with and without learning difficulties.
abstract: The sociometric status and behaviour of 179 children aged 8.0-12.0 years, including 36 children with learning disabilities, were examined. Compared to non-LD children, more LD children were rejected and fewer were popular. LD children were nominated as shy, seeking help and as victims of bullying significantly more than non-LD children; fewer were nominated as cooperative or as a leader. Aggressive behaviours did not distinguish the two groups. Teacher scores of LD children's behaviour were not related to peer nominations, although those of non-LD children were. Findings are discussed in relation to the role of social cognitive deficits in LD children's relationships with peers.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield, U.K.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nabuzoka
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004291:Dominance-Subordination; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D010552:Personality Assessment; D012919:Social Behavior; D012931:Social Environment; D012963:Sociometric Techniques