Directed network analysis of 2-year-old and 4-year-old children

This dataset includes triaxial acceleration data collected from 60
children (2- and 4-year-olds) across three childcare facilities during a
15-minute free play session. Dyadic (two-person) and triadic
(three-person) peer relationships were analyzed using a novel-directed
network analysis method, offering insights into age and sex differences in
peer interactions. The dataset includes normalized connection counts,
demographic details, and detailed analyses of interaction directionality.
This research validates the application of network analysis in early
childhood studies, reducing observational biases and labor-intensive
manual coding, and provides a framework for exploring complex social
dynamics in naturalistic play settings.