Behavioral assessment of social interactions in natural settings

Journal/Book: Eur J Psychol Assess. 1996; 12: PO Box 2487, Kirkland, WA 98083-2487. Hogrefe & Huber Publishers. 124-131.

Abstract: The present paper deals with behavioral assessment of social interaction in natural settings. The design of observational systems that allow the identification of the direction, contents, quality and social agents involved in a social interchange is an aim of social interaction assessment and research. In the first part a description of a system of behavioral observation of social interaction is presented. This system permits the identification of the above mentioned aspects. Secondly a strategy for the behavioral assessment of social skills is described. This strategy is based on the consequences and effects of social interaction, and it is supported by three basic processes: social effectiveness, social responsiveness and reciprocity.

Note: Article VC Santoyo, Univ NaCl Autonoma Mexico, Fac Psicol, Dept Proc Basicos & Metodol, AV Univ 3004, Delegac Coyoacan, Mexico City 04510, DF, Mexico

Keyword(s): social interaction; observational methodology; social effectiveness; social responsiveness; reciprocity; SKILLS

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