Argentinean Adaptation of the Social Skills Inventory IHS-Del-Prette

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 756-766 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabián Orlando Olaz ◽  
Leonardo Medrano ◽  
María Eugenia Greco ◽  
Zilda Aparecida Pereira Del Prette
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Skill ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
The Social ◽  
Skill Groups ◽  
Males And Females

We present the results of the adaptation of the IHS-Del-Prette (Inventario de Habilidades Sociales, in English, Social Skills Inventory) to a sample of Argentinean college students. Firstly, we addressed the backward translation and carried out an equivalence study of the Portuguese and Spanish versions of the scale. The results showed the two versions were equivalent, as we obtained correlations lower than .50 in only 5 items. Secondly, we performed item analysis by calculating discrimination indexes and item-total correlations. Results indicated that the items are sensitive to differentiate between high and low social-skill groups. Exploratory factor analysis carried out with a sample of 602 college students yielded five factors that explained 26.5% of the total variance, although our data did not completely match the original factor structure. We also obtained moderate alpha values for the subscales, but high reliability for the total scale. Lastly, group differences between males and females are presented to provide evidence of validity. We discuss the implications of the results and present future lines of inquiry.

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN SOSIAL SISWA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN IPS MELALUI OUTDOOR ACTIVITY DI SMP NEGERI 1 KALIGONDANG KABUPATEN PURBALINGGA

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Amtorunajah Amtorunajah ◽  
Muhsinatun Siasah Masruri
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Social Skill ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Outdoor Activity ◽  
The Social ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan sosial siswa dalam pembelajaran IPS melalui outdoor activity sebagai metode pembelajaran. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas dengan subjek penelitian siswa kelas VIIA SMP Negeri 1 Kaligondang Kabupaten Purbalingga. Penelitian ini terfokus pada peningkatan keterampilan sosial siswa. Data peningkatan keterampilan sosial diperoleh melalui pengamatan, wawancara, dokumentasi, yang selanjutnya dianalisis untuk dibandingkan: (1) hasil pengamatan sebelum tindakan dan sesudah tindakan, dan (2) hasil pengamatan keterampilan sosial tiap siklus yang didukung oleh tanggapan berbagai pihak. Sebelum dilakukan tindakan, peneliti melakukan pengamatan keterampilan sosial dengan hasil rerata 2,79. Pada penerapan outdoor activitiy siklus I diperoleh skor rerata sebesar 3,12 (kategori cukup). Pada penerapan outdoor activity siklus II diperoleh skor rerata sebesar 3,69 (kategori baik). Pada penerapan outdoor activity siklus III mengalami peningkatan dengan skor rerata 4,16 (kategori baik). Berdasarkan hasil pengamatan keterampilan sosial siswa pada prasiklus, siklus I, siklus II, dan siklus III, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan metode outdoor activity dalam pembelajaran IPS dapat meningkatkan keterampilan sosial pada siswa. Dengan demikian metode pembelajaran dengan outdoor activity layak diterapkan dalam pembelajaran IPS sebagai salah satu kegiatan pembelajaran, khususnya untuk meningkatkan keterampilan sosial siswa. Kata kunci: keterampilan sosial, outdoor activity, pembelajaran IPS SMP______________________________________________________________ IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SOCIAL SKILLS IN SOCIAL STUDIES LEARNING THROUGH OUTDOOR ACTIVITY IN SMP NEGERI 1 KALIGONDANG PURBLINGGA REGENCY Abstract This study aims to improve the social skills of students in social studies learning through outdoor activity as a learning method. This was a classrooms action research study involving grade VIIA students of SMP Negeri 1 Kaligondang Purbalingga regency. This study focused on improving the social skill. The data of improvement of social skills were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, which is then analyzed for comparison: (1) the result of observations before and after the actions, and (2) the result of observation of social skills of each cycle supported by responses from different  parties. Before the actions, the researchers conducted observations of social skills and the mean score was 2.79 (in the moderate category). Through the application of the outdoor activitiy in cycle I obtained mean score of 3.12 (in the moderate category). Through the application of the outdoor activity in cycle II obtained mean score of 3.69 (in the good category). Through the application of outdoor activity in cycle III, the student’ social skill improved, with a mean score of 4.16 (in the good category). Based on the result of the observations of students' social skills on precycle, cycle I, cycle II, and  cycle III, it can be concluded that the application of the learning method of outdoor activity in Social Studies can improve social skills in students. Thus the method of learning with outdoor activity feasible in learning social studies as one of the learning activities, in particular to improve the students’ social skills. Keywords: social skills, outdoor activity, social studies learning at junior high school.

The Social Media Affinity Scale: Implications For Education

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Nicholas Gerlich ◽  
Leigh Browning ◽  
Lori Westermann
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
College Courses ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
The Social ◽  
Males And Females

In recent years, males and females have demonstrated fairly equal amounts of internet usage, but females have demonstrated higher usage of social media sites. These observed differences served as the impetus for the current study. A survey was conducted in early 2010 among college students to assess whether differences still occur between males and females, and specifically with regard to social media usage. In order to assess these phenomena, the Social Media Affinity Scale was created and deployed. Results of the study showed that, among the students surveyed, no significant differences exist between males and females in their internet usage, social media usage, and also beliefs about social media sites in general. Given that students have overwhelmingly adopted social media, we propose that there is now an opportunity to leverage social media in college courses to deliver content and engage students in ways not previously possible.

The Impact of Technology on Assessing Social Skills

1992 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 189-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith Storey
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Computer Technology ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Social Skill ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
The Social ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact

The social skill of persons with disabilities has been found to influence employment, schooling, friendships, community involvement, and overall quality of life. However, the ability of researchers and practitioners to assess social skills has been limited by reliance upon paper and pencil recording procedures. The development of computer technology offers refinement and expansion of the ability to adequately assess social skills. In this paper, the impact of technology on assessing social skills in persons with disabilities is addressed in terms of describing the technology, implications of the technology, and the role of micro versus macro analysis.

scholarly journals PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) Terhadap Keterampilan Sosial Anak ADHD (Attention Deficit-Hyperactive Disorder)

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-34
Author(s):  
Virgian Ferda Sari ◽  
Ni Wayan Sukerti
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Skill ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Picture Exchange Communication System ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Single Subject Design ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder ◽  
Subject Design ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject

This research aimed to identify the effects of PECS on the social skills of a student with ADHD, who experienced delayed in communication and social interaction. This research used Single Subject Design, with A-B-A design as the research design. The data were presented using graphics and analyzed using visual analysis. The subject of this research was a first grader with ADHD in an Inclusive Elementary School.  The result of this research showed that there was an effect on the implementation of PECS on the social skill of a student with ADHD; the student’s tendency to refuse the invitation to play together with others decreased. Moreover, the implementation of PECS enabled the student to understand the kinds of social skills that could be done together through PECS’s interactive pictures. Furthermore, it was found that PECS could optimize the student’s communicative and cognitive aspects.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Learned Helplessness and Social skills among Students with Learning Disabilities in the Primary Stage

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 289
Author(s):  
Sobhi S. Al-Harthi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Learned Helplessness ◽  
Reading Disabilities ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
The Social ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Mathematics Learning Disabilities ◽  
The Relationship

  This study aimed to investigate the relationship between learned helplessness and social skills among students with learning disabilities at primary stage in Taif. A random sample of 149 male and 49 female grades four and five students with learning disabilities in reading and mathematics was selected. The researcher used two scales the learned helplessness scale by (Sorrenti, Filippello, Costa and Buzzai, 2014) and the social skills scale by (Danielson and  Phelps, 2003). The results showed that females of learned helplessness (20.40%) were higher than males (12.08%). The results revealed that there is a statistically significant negative correlation between learned helplessness and social skills. There are statistically significant differences between males and females in the degrees of learned helplessness in favor of females. Also, the results show that there are statistically significant differences between males and females in the scores of social skills in favor of females. However, there are no statistically significant differences between those with reading disabilities and those with mathematics learning disabilities in the degrees of learning helplessness. Moreover, there are no differences between those with reading disabilities and those with mathematics learning disabilities in the second dimension of the social skills scale (acceptance and admiration of others) and the third dimension (social naivety). However, there are differences between those with reading disabilities and those with mathematics learning disabilities in the first dimensions and the total score of the social skills scale in favor of those with mathematics learning disabilities.

scholarly journals Behavioral and Personality Predictors of Acceptance and Rejection in University

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (68) ◽  
pp. 272-280
Author(s):  
Daniel Bartholomeu ◽  
José Maria Montiel
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Social Rejection ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Personality Characteristics ◽  
Personality Predictors ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract: Acceptance and rejection in the group are related to both personality characteristics and social skills and most studies focus on children instead of college students. The objective of this study was to investigate whether acceptance and rejection would be more associated with personality tendencies, specifically socialization or social skills. We collected data from 187 college students attending the Physical Education (67%) and Psychology (32%) courses. The instruments were the sociometric test, the Factorial Scale of Socialization and the Social Skills Inventory. A moderating effect of gender in the relationship between assertiveness and acceptance and rejection to go out on college was observed. Social skills were better predictors of acceptance and social rejection in the university group.

scholarly journals Music therapy as social skill intervention for children with comorbid ASD and ID: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yen Na Yum ◽  
Way Kwok-Wai Lau ◽  
Kean Poon ◽  
Fuk Chuen Ho
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Social Skill ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Skill Intervention

Abstract Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental impairment characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and interactions, and over half of children with ASD possess below average intellectual ability (IQ < 85). The social development and response to social skill interventions among children with ASD and comorbid intellectual disability (ID) is not well understood. Music therapy is a systematic process of intervention, wherein a therapist may help clients promote their social skills by using musical experience. The proposed study will address limited research evidence on music therapy as an intervention for social functioning in children with ASD with mild to borderline ID. Method A randomized controlled trial (RCT) with two parallel groups of 40 children each (1:1 allocation ratio) is planned. Participants will receive 45 min of music therapy or non-musical intervention targeting social skills once a week for 12 weeks. Primary outcome measures will be independent ratings on the Childhood Autism Rating Scale and parent ratings on the Social Responsiveness Scale-2. Linear mixed-effects models for these two outcome measures will be created for data collected at 2-week pre-intervention, 2-week post-intervention, and 4-month post-intervention sessions. In-session behaviors at the first and last intervention will be videotaped and coded offline and compared. Pretreatment neural response of quantitative electroencephalograms (qEEG) to social scenes will be used to predict the outcomes of musical and non-musical social skill interventions, whereas qEEG responses to music will be used to predict the effectiveness of musical social skill intervention. Discussion If neural markers of social skill development are found, then the long-term goal is to develop individualized intervention based on pre-treatment markers to maximize treatment efficacy. The proposed study’s results may also suggest directions to development and provision of music therapy services in Hong Kong. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04557488). Registered September 21, 2020.

Superheroes Social Skills: A Comparison of Video Only and Full Curriculum on Social Skill Use

2021 ◽  
pp. 108835762198926
Author(s):  
Keith C. Radley ◽  
Kate A. Helbig ◽  
Stefanie R. Schrieber ◽  
Mary E. Ware ◽  
Evan H. Dart
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Skill ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Critical Elements ◽  
Social Skills Program ◽  
The Social ◽  
Superheroes Social Skills ◽  
Multicomponent Interventions

A substantial number of multicomponent interventions have been developed to address social functioning in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). For multicomponent interventions, identifying critical elements of the intervention related to behavior change is critical and may potentially improve the social validity of interventions. Such an analysis of the Superheroes Social Skills program was conducted. Three participants with ASD and one participant without a diagnosis participated in a 4-week intervention in which three target social skills were taught. Participants were first exposed to only the video-based elements of intervention, followed by participation in the full curriculum. Results of the study indicated that exposure to video elements often resulted in limited increases in skill accuracy, but the largest increases were observed during training with the full curriculum. Limitations and future directions are discussed with respect to multicomponent interventions for individuals with ASD.

Social Skills and Birth Order

1989 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 211-217
Author(s):  
Ronald E. Riggio ◽  
Yass Sotoodeh
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Competence ◽  
Birth Order ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Social Skill ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Order Effects ◽  
The Social ◽  
Report Measure

This study examined differences in bask dimensions of social skill among birth orders. 205 undergraduate students completed a questionnaire that asked about family sibling structure and family income along with a standardized, self-report measure of social skills/social competence, the Social Skills Inventory. Analyses indicated no significant birth-order effects on any of the social skills dimensions, even when controlling for factors of age spacing, subjects' sex, family income, and family size.

Social Skill Deficits and Low Peer Acceptance of Mainstreamed Learning Disabled Children

1986 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank M. Gresham ◽  
Daniel J. Reschly
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Skill ◽  
Peer Acceptance ◽  
Learning Disabled ◽  
Social Outcomes ◽  
Actual Behavior ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Behavioral Ratings ◽  
The Social ◽  
Skill Deficits

Positive social behaviors and peer acceptance of 100 mainstreamed learning disabled and 100 nonhandicapped children were compared. Highly significant differences between the two groups were found in peer acceptance as well as the social skill domains of task-related, interpersonal, environmentally and self-related behaviors. Deficits were evident in both school and home settings and were consistent across teacher, parent, and peer judges. Implications of the findings are discussed in terms of behavioral repertoires expected by teachers, the low priority assigned to social skills by teachers, and the conceptualization of behavioral ratings as mediators between actual behavior and important social outcomes for learning disabled children.

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