The purpose of this study was to evaluate the social behavior in a group of students and verify the differences between the genders, considering the aspects such as emotional symptons, problems of behavior, hyperactivity, problems of relationship with colleagues and pro-social behavior, contemplated in the SDQ (Strenghts Difficulties Questionnaire) wich evaluates psychiatric disorders related to the social behavior. It took part of the research children at the age of 9 years and 6 months, attending the 3rd and 4th grades of the elementary course in a private school, divided into 24 female and 17 male. The results showed us that concerning the pro-social behavior, differences were not observed. However, related to the averages of social difficulties were found differences in behavior problems; problems about relationship with colleagues and total of difficulties. According to pro-social behavior were found differences related to the grades, considering that the students from 3rd grade evaluated themselves as more socially skillful than the students from the 4th grade.
Social behavior; Differences between the genders; Pertaining to school interaction; Elementary Course
