유아기 또래거부의 변화에 따른 군집유형 분류와 군집별 예측변인 및 자기조절의 차이

Predictors and differences in self-regulation among clusters of changes in preschooler peer rejection

본 연구는 유아기 또래거부의 변화에 따른 군집유형을 도출하고 예측변인을 탐색하였다. 이를 위하여 3-5세 유아의 또래거부를 반복 측정하고 군집분석을 적용하여 하위유형을 선별하고, 자기조절에서의 차이를 검증하였다. 연구결과를 보면, 높은 또래거부지속 집단, 또래거부감소 집단과 낮은 또래거부지속 집단을 포함한 3개의 하위유형이 선별되었으며, ADHD 성향과 위축성 및 언어능력이 군집유형을 예측하는 유의미한 변인으로 나타났다. 더불어 높은 또래거부지속 집단은 자기조절에서 낮은 수준을 보였다. 본 연구결과는 지속적으로 또래거부를 경험하는 유아의 특성을 이해하고 개입에 필요한 정보를 제공해줄 수 있을 것이다.

The purpose of this research was to identify the clusters in changes of peer rejection for preschool children. Furthermore the predictors and differences in self-regulation among the clusters were examined. Data were collected from children three to five years old and peer rejection was measured using peer nominations. Aggression withdrawal ADHD, and self-regulation were measured according to teacher ratings. Three distinct clusters were identified a continuously high rejected group, a decreasing group, and a continuously low rejected group. ADHD, withdrawal and language ability were significant variables to predict the three clusters. Moreove, there were significant differences in self-regulation among the three clusters. Based on the results of this research intervention suggestions were made for the preschool children who are continuously rejected by peers.