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ERIC Number: EJ268729
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Jun
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The Study of Early Temperament: Measurement and Conceptual Issues.
Hubert, Nancy C.; And Others
Child Development, v53 n3 p571-600 Jun 1982
Reviews 26 instruments developed to assess temperament at the infant, preschool, and school-age levels, giving particular attention to instrument content, standardization samples, reliability, and validity. It is concluded that, at present, no single psychometrically adequate instrument is available. Suggestions are made for future approaches to instrument development in this area. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Infants, Measures (Individuals), Personality, Preschool Children, Research Needs, Research Problems, Test Reliability, Test Reviews, Test Validity
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Conceptual Analysis; Toddlers