https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.63xsj3vbx

Description of the data and file structure

Dataset Overview:
This dataset contains information about directed networks among 2-year-old and 4-year-old children. The data reflects interactions in terms of directed connections from one child to another, categorized by their unique identifiers and demographics.

Files and variables

File: Directed_network_of_2_and_4_YO_childlen.xlsx

The Excel file consists of four sheets as follows:

Sheet1: Dyad

Sheet2: Triad

Sheet3: Directed NW

Sheet4: Directed NW among individuals

Sheet description and variables

Sheet 1: Dyad

This sheet includes each child's age, gender, and the number of Dyads for each facility. Using this data, comparisons of the number of Dyads were conducted between different ages and genders.

Variables in each column

• Facility (A/B/C)
• Age (2-year-old/4-year-old)
• Sex (M= male/F = female)
• The number of Dyad [Number]

Sheet 2: Triad

This sheet includes each child's age, gender, and the number of Triads for each facility. Using this data, comparisons of the number of Dyads were conducted between different ages and genders.

Variables in each column

• Facility (A/B/C)
• Age (2-year-old/4-year-old)
• Sex (M= male/F = female)
• The number of Triad [Number]

Sheet 3: Directed NW

This sheet includes each child's age, gender, and the type and number of Proactive or Reactive networks for each facility. Using this data, comparisons were made between the number of Proactive and Reactive networks across different ages and genders.

Variables in each column

• Facility (A/B/C)
• Age (2-year-old/4-year-old)
• Sex (M= male/F = female)
• Condition (Proactive/Reactive)
• The number of network [Number]

Sheet 4: Directed NW among individuals

This sheet includes each child's age, gender, source ID (#source), target ID (#Target), and the number of networks connecting the two for each facility. Using this data, we calculated the networks between ages and between genders and conducted comparisons by age and gender.

• Facility (A/B/C)
• Age (2-year-old/4-year-old)
• Source ID (#source)
• Sex (M= male/F = female)
• Target ID (#Target)
• Condition (Proactive/Reactive)
• The number of network [Number]

Usage Notes:

• Data are anonymized.
• The dataset supports analyses of social-emotional development in early childhood settings.
• Ensure correct attribution when using or citing this dataset. Ethical Compliance: Data collection adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki and was approved by the Waseda University Ethics Committee (Approval Number: 2023-044).

Contact:
For additional details, contact the corresponding author: Dr. Norikazu Hirose (toitsu_hirose@waseda.jp).