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[The psychosocial factors associated with preschoolers' wellbeing in a kindergarten]

Ausra Petrauskiene1, Apolinaras Zaborskis

  • 1Kauno medicinos universiteto Biomedicininiu tyrimu institutas, Eiveniu 4, 3007 Kaunas.

Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
|December 12, 2002
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Preschool children

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Understanding preschool children's well-being in kindergarten is crucial for their development.
  • Factors influencing children's happiness and adjustment in early education settings require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess how preschool-aged children feel in kindergarten.
  • To identify factors contributing to children's well-being in kindergarten settings.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted in 1999-2000 involving 631 children aged 6-7 years.
  • Children were interviewed in 12 randomly selected kindergartens in Kaunas.
  • Participants were divided into two groups based on preference for kindergarten versus home.

Main Results:

  • 57.3% of children preferred kindergarten, citing positive interactions with peers and teachers, enjoyment of learning, and positive self-affirmations.
  • 42.7% preferred home, often disliking teacher's instructions and post-meal naps.
  • Positive well-being correlated with higher self-perceived competence and fewer physical complaints.

Conclusions:

  • Children's positive experiences in kindergarten are linked to social interactions, engagement in activities, and perceived competence.
  • A significant correlation exists between general well-being factors and self-esteem in preschool children.
  • Kindergarten environment and teacher-child interactions significantly impact preschooler well-being.

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