Adults in Nepal (N = 14) and Malawi (N = 12) were interviewed about their views regarding social competence of 5- to 17-year-old children in their societies. Both Nepali and Malawian adults discussed themes consistent with those expected in collectivistic societies with economic challenges (e.g., respect and obedience, family responsibilities, and social relationships). There were also unique themes emphasised in each country, which may correspond with country-specific religious beliefs or social problems (e.g., rules and self-control, and sexual restraint). Results provide novel information regarding adults’ perceptions of children’s social competence in Nepal and Malawi, and may help guide the development of measures of social competence.

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尼泊尔和马拉维成年人对儿童社交能力的概念化

采访了尼泊尔（N = 14）和马拉维（N = 12）的成年人关于他们的5至17岁儿童的社会能力的观点。尼泊尔和马拉维的成年人都讨论了与经济挑战（例如尊重和服从，家庭责任和社会关系）在集体社会中预期的主题相符的主题。每个国家还强调了独特的主题，这些主题可能与特定国家的宗教信仰或社会问题（例如规则和自我控制以及性约束）相对应。结果提供了有关成年人在尼泊尔和马拉维对儿童社交能力的看法的新颖信息，并可能有助于指导社交能力测度的发展。