Brief Description

The Modified Peer Nomination Inventory (MPNI) is a psychometric tool used to evaluate children’s and adolescents’ social relationships and behaviors through peer nominations. The questionnaire examines various dimensions of social interactions, such as popularity, acceptance, rejection, and aggression.

Objective

The objective of the MPNI is to capture peers’ perceptions regarding children’s social skills and behaviors, in order to support the understanding of social networks and dynamics within the classroom or peer group.

Scoring Method

The questionnaire consists of statements in which participants are asked to nominate peers who fit into various categories or descriptions. The categories may include popularity, rejection, aggression, and cooperation. Responses are scored based on the frequency with which each individual is nominated in each category.

Bibliography

Coie, J. D., Dodge, K. A., & Coppotelli, H. (1982). Dimensions and types of social status: A cross-age perspective. Developmental Psychology, 18(4), 557–570.
Coie, J. D., & Dodge, K. A. (1983). Continuities and changes in children’s social status: A five-year longitudinal study. Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 29(3), 261–282.