Abstract
Abstract In this study an investigation was carried out to assess the appropriateness of children's peer evaluations in the prediction of psychological vulnerability. A sample of 265 Year 6 primary school children were the subjects. The General Health Questionnaire, the Test of Early Socio‐Emotional Development and the Pupil Evaluation Inventory were the scales used. Analysis indicates that peer ratings of aggression and withdrawal are strongly correlated with measures of psychological vulnerability. However, the teachers’ ratings were more perceptive than the peer evaluations when assessing withdrawn behaviour. The results are discussed in terms of the usefulness of peer evaluations in assessing social and emotional adjustment in children.
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