Élaboration et validation d'un dispositif máthodologique pour l'observation de la rágulation socioámotionnelle chez l'enfant

Abstract

In referring to the social skills model developed by Yeates et al. (2007) and to behavioral categories included in several measures assessing emotional abilities and emotional regulation, we conceived a new experimental design allowing to elicit and to observe the socio-emotional regulation in children. The aim of this paper is to present this design corresponding to several socio-emotional problem-solving intended to the children who are in three interactive dyadic contexts (neutral, cooperative, competitive) and the validation of the coding grid. The results show a good concordance inter-judges and the coherence of the internal structure and the consistency of this coding grid. They suggest also some guidelines for the adjustment of this coding grid. The discussion of results helps to appreciate the relevance of this method, for researchers and practitioners.