Traits of popular children: a case study

To be accepted in peer groups is important in children adjustment particularly in the school and future social relationship in general. The aim of the study was to find out traits of popular children. Mixed methods were used in the present study, which had two phases, first quant...

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Main Authors: Ismail, Nik Ahmad Hisham, diah , ningrum
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2015
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spelling iium-495682016-05-09T00:43:04Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/49568/ Traits of popular children: a case study Ismail, Nik Ahmad Hisham diah , ningrum L Education (General) To be accepted in peer groups is important in children adjustment particularly in the school and future social relationship in general. The aim of the study was to find out traits of popular children. Mixed methods were used in the present study, which had two phases, first quantitative method and second qualitative method. Peer matrix of peer nomination was used as Peer matrix of peer nomination was used as method of data collection in quantitative, meanwhile interviews and observation were used in qualitative method. The results revealed that 5 popular children obtained from peer matrix of peer nomination were liked most by peers. Moreover, these five popular children were known because they had traits that made them different from others. Peers viewed them based on positive traits and positive social interaction, physical interaction, the quality of relationship, and social dominance. The result also indicated that popular children gave effects on peers and school environment. 2015-05 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/49568/1/1_SADPHI_442_paper_15F.pdf Ismail, Nik Ahmad Hisham and diah , ningrum (2015) Traits of popular children: a case study. In: 2 nd International Conference in Education, Psychology, and Social Science(ICEPSS) International Researce Enthusiast Society Inc. (IR, 23-25 May 2015, The Philippines. http:///www.e -­‐ journaldirect.com
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Ismail, Nik Ahmad Hisham
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Traits of popular children: a case study
description To be accepted in peer groups is important in children adjustment particularly in the school and future social relationship in general. The aim of the study was to find out traits of popular children. Mixed methods were used in the present study, which had two phases, first quantitative method and second qualitative method. Peer matrix of peer nomination was used as Peer matrix of peer nomination was used as method of data collection in quantitative, meanwhile interviews and observation were used in qualitative method. The results revealed that 5 popular children obtained from peer matrix of peer nomination were liked most by peers. Moreover, these five popular children were known because they had traits that made them different from others. Peers viewed them based on positive traits and positive social interaction, physical interaction, the quality of relationship, and social dominance. The result also indicated that popular children gave effects on peers and school environment.
format Conference or Workshop Item
author Ismail, Nik Ahmad Hisham
diah , ningrum
author_facet Ismail, Nik Ahmad Hisham
diah , ningrum
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title Traits of popular children: a case study
title_short Traits of popular children: a case study
title_full Traits of popular children: a case study
title_fullStr Traits of popular children: a case study
title_full_unstemmed Traits of popular children: a case study
title_sort traits of popular children: a case study
publishDate 2015
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/49568/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/49568/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/49568/1/1_SADPHI_442_paper_15F.pdf
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