Korean Journal of Human Ecology (한국가정과학회지)
- Volume 7 Issue 4
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- Pages.25-39
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- 2004
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- 1226-9794(pISSN)
The Effect of the Group Games on Young Children's Prosocial Thinking and Social Ability
그룹게임이 유아의 친사회적 사고 및 사회적 능력에 미치는 영향
- Na Yang-Kyun (Dept. of child Studies & Housing Environment, Chunbuk National University, Dept. of Home Economics, Chunbuk National University Doctoral Course)
- 나양균 (전북대학교 대학원 가정학과)
- Published : 2004.12.01
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the group games on children's prosocial thinking and social ability. The subjects of this study were 30 four-five years old boys and' girls in S daycare center in Iksan of Jeonbuk province. Children in this study were divided into two groups. In order to measure children's pro social thinking. 'Skill Situation Measure' developed by McGinnis & Goldstein(l990) was used. In order to measure children's social ability, 'Preschool Socio-affective Profile(PSP)' developed by La Freniere. Dumas, Capuano & Dubeau(1992) was used. The tools were applied in two groups in pre-test, and the experimental group was given a total of 20 sessions (twice a week. for 10 weeks). The results of the study were as follows: 1. The experimental group children with group games showed a significant improvement in their prosocial thinking. 2. The experimental group children with group games showed a significant improvement in their social ability.