The Effect Of Gymnastic Activities On Social Skills And Behavior Problems Among 3-6 Years Old Children
Journal Title: Applied Science Reports - Year 2013, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
The preschool years are critical in the development of basic cognitive and social skills. Physical activities give a child a chance to practice social skills such as sharing, turn-taking, cooperating and negotiating, and encourage the development of values such as fairness and respect for others. The aim of this study was the effect of Gymnastic activities on social skills and behavior problems among 3-6 years old children. Sixty children enrolled in this study. They were randomly divided into control and experimental groups. Social skills and behavior problem was assessed by PKBS-2 (Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales). Gymnastic skills as selective physical activity were performed by experimental group for twelve weeks; two sessions per week. At the end of the period, both groups participated in the post test with PKBS-2. The data were analyzed with T- test. Results showed that at pre-test no significant difference was seen for the means of social skills and behavior problems between experimental and control group. But after twelve weeks Gymnastic activities significant difference was observed between pre and post test in experimental group at all social skills and behavior problems according to reports of parents. In addition significant difference was not observed in control group.This study showed that Gymnastic activities are led to improvement social skills and decrease behavior problems among 3-6 years old children.
Authors and Affiliations
Sara Shamshiri, Masomeh Hashemy, Mohamadreza Doostan, Saeid Yazdani
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