SIS (Social Interaction Survey)
What is SIS?
The Social Interaction Survey (SIS) is a self-report survey for children that measures their views of their own social relationships. Parallel measures for adult report of children’s peer relations (e.g., teacher, parent, counselor) can also be used to gather information about the quality of children’s peer relations from multiple informants.
SIS was developed for use in research and clinical practices and has been tested with thousands of elementary-aged children.
Who is SIS For?
Researchers studying children's social relationships use SIS to gain insight on the participants' perspective.
Clinicians use SIS to evaluate how a patient views their peer relationships.
How does SIS work?
Children complete the self-report surveys. Each question on the SIS presents a short vignette describing a social situation (e.g., rejection by peers). Children indicate, on a 100 point analog scale, the degree to which he/she fits that description.
Vignettes may be created to describe any social situation or relationship, including the quality of relations with parents, teachers, and other adults.
Why use SIS?
While input from adults can be useful, the most accurate source of information on the health of children's social relationships is the children themselves. Researchers and clinicians use SIS to help them provide accurate, timely assistance to children.
