Figure 1.

Peers' perceptions of a child can be located on two dimensions: interpersonal orientation (moving toward or against others) and social skill. These dimensions are relevant to both solitary and nonsolitary children. Although solitary children's interpersonal orientation is often characterized as “moving away” from others, when they come into contact with others their interaction can be characterized as moving toward or against others. This figure is intended to be a conceptual tool. Dimensional distances between characteristics were not empirically determined.