The purpose of the present study was to explore a model program to improve preschool children`s self-concept, perspective-taking and prosocial behavior through Understanding Activities of Self and Others. Sixty 5- to 6-year-old children were selected ...
The purpose of the present study was to explore a model program to improve preschool children`s self-concept, perspective-taking and prosocial behavior through Understanding Activities of Self and Others. Sixty 5- to 6-year-old children were selected by random sampling from a Kindergarten located in Seoul. Thirty children were in the experimental group and 30 were in the control group. The 8-week intervention program used the instrument, Understanding Activities of Self and Others, constructed by the present researchers. One-way ANOVA and MANOVA were used for data analysis. At the end of the 8-week period, significant differences were found between the experimental and control groups in self-concept, perspective-taking ability, and prosocial behavior. This indicates the effectiveness of the present study in improving children`s affective, cognitive, and behavioral traits.