Research Article

Comparison of Prosocial Skills and Environmental Awareness in Preschool Period

Volume: 8 Number: 15 July 7, 2025
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Comparison of Prosocial Skills and Environmental Awareness in Preschool Period

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: This study explores the interrelation between prosocial skills and environmental awareness among preschool children. With the growing importance of sustainable behaviors, understanding these relationships early in child development can inform educational strategies that foster environmental stewardship from a young age. METHODS: Employing a relational and survey methodology, the study collected data from preschool children in Ağrı Province during the 2023-2024 academic year. The Environmental Scale and the Child Prosociality Scale-Teacher Form were used to measure environmental attitudes and prosocial behaviors. RESULTS: The analysis revealed no significant differences in environmental attitudes and prosocial behaviors across gender or socioeconomic status. However, age was a significant factor, with older children demonstrating greater prosocial behaviors. A modest but significant positive correlation between prosocial skills and environmental awareness was identified, suggesting that these areas are interlinked. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The findings underscore the potential of prosocial behaviors to influence environmental attitudes among preschoolers. The results advocate for the integration of prosocial skills training into early environmental education curricula to enhance effective learning and adoption of sustainable practices. Future research could further delineate how these relationships evolve with age and over more diverse demographic settings.

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Supporting Institution

TUBITAK

Project Number

1919B012304698

Ethical Statement

This study funded by The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) under 2209-A Research Project Support Programme for Undergraduate Students.

Thanks

We would like to thank TÜBİTAK for their support.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Child Development Education, Other Fields of Education (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 7, 2025

Submission Date

February 7, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 26, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 15

APA
Arman, C., Ulaşkın, E., & Ata, S. (2025). Comparison of Prosocial Skills and Environmental Awareness in Preschool Period. Journal of Child and Development, 8(15), 9-16. https://doi.org/10.36731/cg.1635073
AMA
1.Arman C, Ulaşkın E, Ata S. Comparison of Prosocial Skills and Environmental Awareness in Preschool Period. Journal of Child and Development. 2025;8(15):9-16. doi:10.36731/cg.1635073
Chicago
Arman, Ceylan, Ela Ulaşkın, and Samet Ata. 2025. “Comparison of Prosocial Skills and Environmental Awareness in Preschool Period”. Journal of Child and Development 8 (15): 9-16. https://doi.org/10.36731/cg.1635073.
EndNote
Arman C, Ulaşkın E, Ata S (July 1, 2025) Comparison of Prosocial Skills and Environmental Awareness in Preschool Period. Journal of Child and Development 8 15 9–16.
IEEE
[1]C. Arman, E. Ulaşkın, and S. Ata, “Comparison of Prosocial Skills and Environmental Awareness in Preschool Period”, Journal of Child and Development, vol. 8, no. 15, pp. 9–16, July 2025, doi: 10.36731/cg.1635073.
ISNAD
Arman, Ceylan - Ulaşkın, Ela - Ata, Samet. “Comparison of Prosocial Skills and Environmental Awareness in Preschool Period”. Journal of Child and Development 8/15 (July 1, 2025): 9-16. https://doi.org/10.36731/cg.1635073.
JAMA
1.Arman C, Ulaşkın E, Ata S. Comparison of Prosocial Skills and Environmental Awareness in Preschool Period. Journal of Child and Development. 2025;8:9–16.
MLA
Arman, Ceylan, et al. “Comparison of Prosocial Skills and Environmental Awareness in Preschool Period”. Journal of Child and Development, vol. 8, no. 15, July 2025, pp. 9-16, doi:10.36731/cg.1635073.
Vancouver
1.Ceylan Arman, Ela Ulaşkın, Samet Ata. Comparison of Prosocial Skills and Environmental Awareness in Preschool Period. Journal of Child and Development. 2025 Jul. 1;8(15):9-16. doi:10.36731/cg.1635073