Examining the Relationship Between Social Emotional Adaptation and Competition Types of Children Aged 60-72 Months

Abstract

Social emotional development plays a crucial role in individual's life. Social emotional adaptation and a positive feeling of competition are elements of social emotional development which intensively progresses in early ages. The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship among social emotional adaptation and competition types of 60-72 months old children. In this study, the survey model was applied, and sample was selected via convenience sampling. 110 children who attend preschool education institution in 2018-2019 academic year participated in this research after “Participation Approval Form” were obtained. “Marmara Social Emotional Adaptation Scale” and “Preschool Competition Questionnaire” were data collection tools. After the convenient statistical tests were performed, a statistically significant relationship among social emotional adaptation and competition types of children has been explored. Additionally, significant relationship has been observed in social emotional adaptation with regards to gender and mother's educational background variables, and significant relationship has been found in competition types with regards to mother's and father's educational background variables. Recommendations were provided for preschool teacher and further research.