Research Article

Examining Preschool Children's Perceptions on Parental Involvement

Volume: 15 Number: 1 February 1, 2026
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Examining Preschool Children's Perceptions on Parental Involvement

Abstract

Parental involvement (PI) is a process in which mothers, fathers and other family members participate in the education program to contribute to the education and development of children. It cannot be ignored the cooperation of the school and family for the healthy development and successful learning life of the child. PI in preschool has positive effects on both the child and the parent in many respects. Although there are studies revealing the opinions of many adults such as parents, teachers, and school administrators on PI activities, studies revealing the child's perspective are quite limited. Aim of this study is to determine the perception of school-based PI of preschool children. The study group of this qualitative research, planned with the phenomenological research method, one of the participatory research methods, consists of 20 children (5-year-old) who attend pre-school education. Data were collected using a personal information form, structured interview form and drawing method based on the mosaic approach. The data were analyzed with descriptive analysis and content analysis method. The findings obtained are presented under 3 themes and results show that children have very positive feelings on PI but also have different expectations from existing PI activities. Based on results, it can be said that PI studies should be prepared by taking into consideration the opinions of children too.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Primary Education, Child Development Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

February 1, 2026

Submission Date

January 7, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 15, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 15 Number: 1

APA
Uzkul, S., & Ada, E. (2026). Examining Preschool Children’s Perceptions on Parental Involvement. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education, 15(1), 74-87. https://doi.org/10.14686/buefad.1613979
AMA
1.Uzkul S, Ada E. Examining Preschool Children’s Perceptions on Parental Involvement. BUEFAD. 2026;15(1):74-87. doi:10.14686/buefad.1613979
Chicago
Uzkul, Sıla, and Ezgi Ada. 2026. “Examining Preschool Children’s Perceptions on Parental Involvement”. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education 15 (1): 74-87. https://doi.org/10.14686/buefad.1613979.
EndNote
Uzkul S, Ada E (February 1, 2026) Examining Preschool Children’s Perceptions on Parental Involvement. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education 15 1 74–87.
IEEE
[1]S. Uzkul and E. Ada, “Examining Preschool Children’s Perceptions on Parental Involvement”, BUEFAD, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 74–87, Feb. 2026, doi: 10.14686/buefad.1613979.
ISNAD
Uzkul, Sıla - Ada, Ezgi. “Examining Preschool Children’s Perceptions on Parental Involvement”. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education 15/1 (February 1, 2026): 74-87. https://doi.org/10.14686/buefad.1613979.
JAMA
1.Uzkul S, Ada E. Examining Preschool Children’s Perceptions on Parental Involvement. BUEFAD. 2026;15:74–87.
MLA
Uzkul, Sıla, and Ezgi Ada. “Examining Preschool Children’s Perceptions on Parental Involvement”. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education, vol. 15, no. 1, Feb. 2026, pp. 74-87, doi:10.14686/buefad.1613979.
Vancouver
1.Sıla Uzkul, Ezgi Ada. Examining Preschool Children’s Perceptions on Parental Involvement. BUEFAD. 2026 Feb. 1;15(1):74-87. doi:10.14686/buefad.1613979

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