Ailelerin evlilik sürecinde çocuk sahibi olmaya dair verdikleri karar; yaşamı onlar için anlamlı kılan ve iyi oluş hallerini arttıran bir durumdur. Ancak bir yandan da çocuk sahibi olmak çiftler için yoğun stres faktörleri arasındadır. Bebeklerin aile üyelerinin beklediği gibi zamanında, sağlıklı şekilde dünyaya gelmemesi ve gelişimsel risklerinin olması; ailelerde yoğun endişe başta olmak üzere zorlayıcı farklı durumlar görülmesine neden olmaktadır. Alanda yapılan araştırmalar; özellikle erken doğmuş bebeklerin ebeveynlerinin depresyon ve diğer ruh sağlığı sorunları bakımından yüksek risk altında olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu durum ailenin iyi olma halini ve bebeğin gelişimini olumsuz şekilde etkileyebilmektedir. Ülkemizdeki uygulamaları çok daha yakın tarihe dayanan erken müdahale çalışmaları; fizyoterapi, çocuk gelişimi, özel eğitim, ergoterapi, dil ve konuşma terapisi ekseninde karşılık bulmakta ve ağırlıklı olarak çocuğun ihtiyaçlarına göre yani çocuk merkezli olarak uygulanmaktadır. Ancak ailenin ihtiyaçları göz önüne alındığında; ailelerin mevcut durumdan etkilenme düzeylerinin çocuğun iyilik halini de olumsuz olarak etkilediği görülmektedir. Bu yüzden özellikle psikologların diğer meslek grupları ile koordinasyon içerisinde çalışmalar yapması, erken müdahale uygulamalarının yenidoğan yoğun bakım ünitesinden (YYBÜ) itibaren başlaması ve aile merkezli olması; bağlanma başta olmak üzere çocuğun gelişimi ve ailenin iyilik hali için son derece önemlidir. Bu çalışmanın amacı; prematüre bebeklerin uzun vadeli nöro gelişimsel sorunları, ailelerinin etkilenimleri ve bu zorlanmaların çocuklarının gelişimine nasıl yansıdığına ilişkin yapılan çalışmaları detaylı olarak incelemektir. Yapılan araştırmanın; ülkemizdeki uygulamalar açısından sunulan öneriler ile gelecek vadede yapılacak çalışmalar için ışık tutması amaçlanmaktadır.
The decision of to have children during marriage is a situation that makes life meaningful for families and increases their well-being. However, having a child is also among the intense stress factors for couples. If infants are not born on time also healthy as expected by family members and have developmental risks; It causes different challenging situations, especially intense anxiety, in families. Research conducted in the field show that especially parents of premature babies are at high risk for depression and other mental health problems. This situation can negatively affect the family's well-being and the baby's development. In our country the early intervention studies whose practices date back to much more recent history; finds its counterpart on the axis of physiotherapy, child development, special education, occupational therapy, language and speech therapy, and is applied mainly according to the needs of the child, that is, in a child-centered approach. However, considering the needs of the family; seen that families' level of influence from the current situation also negatively affects the child's well-being. For this reason, especially psychologists should work in coordination with other professional groups, early intervention practices should start from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and be family-centered; extremely important for the child's development, especially attachment, and the well-being of the family. The purpose of this study; to examine in detail the studies on the long-term neurodevelopmental problems of premature babies, the effects of this situation for their families and families' psychological strains how reflects on the development of their children. The research conducted; It is aimed to shed light on future studies with the suggestions presented in terms of practices in our country.
| Primary Language | Turkish |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Multi Disabled Education, Sight Disabled Education, Impaired Hearing Education, Speech Handicapped Education, Mental Disability Education, Autism and Spectrum Disorder Education, Special Education and Disability (Other) |
| Journal Section | Review |
| Authors | |
| Submission Date | May 26, 2025 |
| Acceptance Date | November 12, 2025 |
| Publication Date | April 30, 2026 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.36731/cg.1706555 |
| IZ | https://izlik.org/JA97LH82MR |
| Published in Issue | Year 2026 Issue: Özel Sayı |
Journal of Child and Development (J-CAD) is a peer-reviewed, academic, and open-access journal dedicated to the dissemination of scientific knowledge within the fields of child development, child health, education, psychology, social work, family studies, and related disciplines. The journal aims to enhance the visibility of theoretical and applied research while fostering scientific interaction within the global academic community.
The journal publishes scholarly works regarding developmental processes from early childhood to adolescence, focusing on cognitive, socio-emotional, linguistic, motor, and self-care development. Furthermore, JCD features interdisciplinary studies examining the familial, educational, environmental, and societal structures that influence the child.
J-CAD encompasses a broad disciplinary scope focusing on the individual, familial, educational, and social processes that shape child and adolescent development. Within this framework, the journal welcomes the following types of studies:
Child development theories, developmental processes, and contemporary scientific approaches.
Parenting, family-child dynamics, and early childhood interventions.
Preschool education curricula, teacher training, and pedagogical practices.
Physical health, nutritional status, risk factors, and developmental support applications.
Child psychology, behavioral issues, learning processes, and emotional development.
Social and cultural environments and development within a societal context.
Child rights, child protection systems, and social work practices.
Child-technology interaction and the impact of digitalization on development.
Scale development, psychometrics, program evaluation, and the development of scientific assessment tools.
The journal publishes Original Research Articles, Reviews, Short Communications, and Application/Research Notes.
Publication Language Policy
To enhance international visibility and strengthen publishing standards, the journal will exclusively consider manuscripts written in English for evaluation as of January 2026. This policy has been implemented to facilitate the journal’s inclusion in international indexes, reach a global readership, and ensure the high-quality circulation of scholarly knowledge produced in the field.
Journal of Child and Development is committed to providing a continuous contribution to the field of child development by supporting the publication of high-caliber academic research.
Prof. Dr. Neriman ARAL
Journal of Child and Development (J-CAD)
Editor-in-Chief
https://dergipark.org.tr/cgThe journal publishes scholarly works regarding developmental processes from early childhood to adolescence, focusing on cognitive, socio-emotional, linguistic, motor, and self-care development. Furthermore, J-CAD features interdisciplinary studies examining the familial, educational, environmental, and societal structures that influence the child.
J-CAD encompasses a broad disciplinary scope focusing on the individual, familial, educational, and social processes that shape child and adolescent development. Within this framework, the journal welcomes the following types of studies:
• Child development theories, developmental processes, and contemporary scientific approaches.
• Parenting, family-child dynamics, and early childhood interventions.
• Preschool education curricula, teacher training, and pedagogical practices.
• Physical health, nutritional status, risk factors, and developmental support applications.
• Child psychology, behavioral issues, learning processes, and emotional development.
• Social and cultural environments and development within a societal context.
• Child rights, child protection systems, and social work practices.
• Child-technology interaction and the impact of digitalization on development.
• Scale development, psychometrics, program evaluation, and the development of scientific assessment tools.
The journal publishes Original Research Articles, Reviews, Short Communications, and Application/Research Notes.
Publication Language Policy
To enhance international visibility and strengthen publishing standards, the journal will exclusively consider manuscripts written in English for evaluation as of January 2026. This policy has been implemented to facilitate the journal’s inclusion in international indexes, reach a global readership, and ensure the high-quality circulation of scholarly knowledge produced in the field.
Journal of Child and Development is committed to providing a continuous contribution to the field of child development by supporting the publication of high-caliber academic research.
Prof. Dr. Neriman ARAL
Journal of Child and Development (J-CAD)
Editor-in-Chief
https://dergipark.org.tr/cg
1. GENERAL WRITING AND FORMATTING
• Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the journal’s current author guidelines and article template.
• The title page, main manuscript, and supplementary files must be uploaded separately.
• The article type (original research, review, short communication, etc.) must be clearly stated on the title page.
• References and citations must strictly follow the APA 7th Edition format.
2. ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPROVAL
• The Ethics Committee Approval Certificate must be uploaded to the system.
• Ethical approval is mandatory for all research involving human participants.
• For participants under the age of 18, informed consent from parents or legal guardians must be obtained.
• Consent forms must be archived by the researcher and presented upon request.
• If the study is exempt from ethical review, the justification for exemption must be explicitly stated.
3. INFORMED CONSENT AND PRIVACY
• Explicit informed consent must be obtained for methods such as surveys, interviews, and observations.
• All personal identifiable information must be anonymized.
• Written permission is mandatory for the use of any visual materials (photographs, videos).
4. SIMILARITY REPORT
• The manuscript must be screened using iThenticate or Turnitin, and the full report must be submitted.
• The maximum acceptable similarity index is 20%.
5. AUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONS AND DECLARATIONS
• The CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) author contribution statement must be completed.
• A Conflict of Interest Statement is mandatory.
• Information regarding financial support and funding must be clearly disclosed.
• A Data Availability Statement must be included.
6. REVIEWER SUGGESTIONS
• Authors may suggest two potential reviewers; however, the Editorial Office reserves the right to select reviewers independently.
• Suggested reviewers must be experts in the field and affiliated with an institution other than the authors'.
7. SUBMISSION AND SYSTEM PROCEDURES
• Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the DergiPark online system.
• The Copyright Transfer Form must be signed by all authors and uploaded during submission.
• The Title Page must contain full author details, whereas the Main Manuscript must be uploaded without any identifying information to ensure a blind review.
8. STATISTICS AND DATA REPORTING
• Quantitative research must utilize and report appropriate statistical methodologies.
• If professional statistical consulting was received, it should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgements section.
9. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) USAGE
• If AI tools were utilized during the research or writing process, the scope and purpose of their use must be clearly disclosed.
• The Results and Discussion sections cannot be generated by AI.
• An AI Usage Declaration Form must be completed and uploaded to the system.
Prof. Dr. Neriman ARAL
Journal of Child and Development (J-CAD)
Editor-in-Chief
https://dergipark.org.tr/cg
Journal of Child and Development (J-CAD) is based on the principles of integrity, transparency, impartiality, and academic ethics in all scholarly publishing processes. All submissions are evaluated through a double-blind peer-review process founded on scientific research methodologies and adherence to ethical standards.
The journal’s ethical guidelines and publication policies are aligned with the Higher Education Institutions Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive, the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and the “Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing” jointly published by COPE, DOAJ, OASPA, and WAME. Following these internationally recognized standards ensures honesty, transparency, and academic rigor throughout the editorial process.
Open Access and Ethical Approval
For research involving human participants (surveys, observations, interviews, experiments, etc.), obtaining "Ethics Committee Approval" and stating this information within the manuscript is mandatory. For animal experiments, clinical trials, and research requiring special permits, approval from the relevant institutional bodies must be submitted. Manuscripts found to be in violation of ethical principles may be withdrawn at any stage, and relevant institutions will be notified if necessary.
ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PUBLISHER
J-CAD is published with a non-profit scholarly publishing approach. The publisher ensures academic independence and adheres to ethical principles in all activities.
The publisher acknowledges that the final decision-making authority in the evaluation and publication process rests with the Editor and the Editorial Board.
The publisher supports the free circulation of scientific knowledge by providing immediate, electronic, and free open access to the journal’s content.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF EDITORS AND SECTION EDITORS
The Editor and Editorial Board are responsible for the evaluation, publication, and post-publication processes of submitted works, prioritizing impartiality, scientific merit, and public interest.
The Board continuously works to improve the journal's scientific quality and academic standing by updating publication policies.
Editors ensure that manuscripts are reviewed by experts in the field; the reviewer pool is regularly updated and diversified based on areas of expertise.
Conflict of interest is strictly monitored during reviewer assignments. If a conflict between authors and reviewers is identified, the process is restructured.
Confidentiality of the double-blind review process is maintained; author and reviewer identities are strictly protected.
Editors ensure compliance with ethical guidelines regarding human and animal subjects. Studies lacking the necessary ethics committee approval will not be considered for evaluation.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF REVIEWERS
J-CAD employs a double-blind peer-review system. Reviewers cannot communicate directly with authors; all feedback is transmitted through the editorial system.
Reviewers must only accept manuscripts within their specific area of expertise.
Evaluations must be objective and based solely on scientific quality, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, language, belief, or socio-cultural characteristics of the authors.
Reviewers must decline the invitation and notify the editor if a conflict of interest exists.
Reviews must be conducted using constructive, professional, and academic language; personal or derogatory comments are strictly prohibited.
Reviewers are expected to submit their reports within the designated timeframe.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORS
Originality: Submitted works must not have been previously published or be under simultaneous consideration by another journal.
Authorship: Only individuals who have made a significant scientific contribution to the study (design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, or intellectual content) should be listed as authors. Requests to add, remove, or reorder authors after submission will not be accepted.
Citations: All sources used must be accurately and ethically cited.
Ethical Documentation: For research articles, ethics committee approval (name of the committee, date, and decision number) must be explicitly stated in the Methods section.
Similarity Report: Authors must document their similarity reports using iThenticate. The acceptable similarity threshold is below 20%.
Data Access: Authors must provide raw data or relevant documentation if requested by the Editorial Board during the evaluation process.
Error Reporting: If an author identifies a significant error in their work at any stage, they must immediately notify the editor to correct or withdraw the manuscript.
COPYRIGHT AND PLAGIARISM
Studies published in JCD are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) International License. This allows others to share and adapt the work for non-commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given.
Copyright Transfer: Authors must upload the signed “Copyright Transfer Form” during submission. Submissions without this form will not be processed.
Unethical Behavior: Examples of unacceptable practices include "salami-slicing" (inappropriately dividing a single study into multiple publications), failure to disclose conflicts of interest, and breach of double-blind review confidentiality.
DATA PRIVACY AND CHILD RIGHTS POLICY
J-CAD adheres to human rights, child rights, data privacy, and ethical principles in pediatric research.
Consent: Informed consent from parents or legal guardians is mandatory. Participant safety, voluntariness, and privacy are paramount.
Anonymity: No personal data, photographs, or identifying information of children may be shared. Directly or indirectly identifying information is strictly prohibited in the findings.
Compliance: The journal adopts the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, national Personal Data Protection Laws (KVKK), and international ethical standards. Any breach of child rights will lead to immediate retraction and institutional notification.
POST-PUBLICATION CORRECTIONS, RETRACTIONS, AND APPEALS
Corrections: If an error is identified post-publication, a Corrigendum or Erratum may be issued.
Retractions: Retractions are conducted according to COPE Retraction Guidelines in cases of significant ethical breaches or scientific errors.
Appeals: Authors may appeal editorial decisions in writing with scientific justifications. Appeals are reviewed impartially by the Editorial Board.
Self-Archiving: J-CAD supports open science. Authors may archive the published version of their articles in institutional repositories or personal websites, provided the original journal source is cited.
Prof. Dr. Neriman ARAL
Journal of Child and Development (J-CAD)
Editor-in-Chief
https://dergipark.org.tr/cg
Department of Child Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, İnönü University, Malatya, Türkiye
ORCID: 0000-0003-1784-4472
E-mail: mehmet.saglam@inonu.edu.tr
Prof. Dr. Neriman ARAL Ankara’ da doğdu. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Çocuk Gelişimi ve Eğitimi Bölümünden 1983 yılında mezun oldu. Aynı üniversitede 1986 yılında Yüksek Lisansını tamamladıktan sonra, Ankara Üniversitesinde ve Hacettepe Üniversitesinde doktora öğrenimine başladı. Ankara Üniversitesinde 1990 yılında, Hacettepe Üniversitesinde 1992 yılında doktorasını tamamladı. Cerebral Palsyli çocukların eğitim ve rehabilitasyonu ile ilgili bir merkezde 1983- 1986 yılları arasında Çocuk Gelişimi ve Eğitimi Uzmanı olarak çalıştı. Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Ev Ekonomisi Yüksek Okulu Çocuk Gelişimi Anabilim Dalına 1987 yılında araştırma görevlisi, 1992 yılında Yardımcı Doçent olarak atandı, 1995 yılında Doçent unvanını aldı, 2001 yılında Profesör kadrosuna atandı.
Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Ev Ekonomisi Yüksek Okulu Çocuk Gelişimi ve Eğitimi Anabilim Dalında 1998-2000 yılları arasında Anabilim Dalı başkanlığı, 2004-2007 yılları arasında Çocuk Gelişimi ve Eğitimi Bölüm başkanlığı, 2000-2007 yılları arasında Ev Ekonomisi Yüksek Okulu Müdür yardımcılığı, 2012-2017 yılları arasında Ankara Üniversitesi Çocuk Bilim Merkezi koordinatörlüğü görevlerini yürüttü. Ankara Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesinde Çocuk Gelişimi Bölümü kurulduktan sonra 2009 yılında profesörlük kadrosu Çocuk Gelişimi Bölümüne aktarıldı. Çocuk Gelişimi Bölümünde 2009-2017 yılları arasında Bölüm Başkanlığı yaptı. Ankara Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi dekanlık görevini 2017- 2020 tarihleri arasında yürüttü.
Başbakanlık Küçükleri Muzır Neşriyattan Koruma Kurulu’nda YÖK Temsilcisi olarak 2001-2007 yılları arasında görev yaptı. University at Buffalo The State University of New York Institute of Education, Department of Learning and Teaching Early Years and Childhood bölümünde 2011 yılında üç ay süreyle misafir araştırmacı olarak gözlem ve incelemelerde bulundu.
Uluslararası ve ulusal dergilerde makaleleri, kitaplarda bölüm yazarlığı ve alana yönelik birçok kitabı bulunan Prof. Dr. Neriman ARAL, uluslararası ve ulusal birçok kongrede bildiriler sundu, bilimsel kongre organizasyonlarında görevler yaptı.
Dr. ARAL; T.C. Başbakanlık Aile Araştırma Kurumu tarafından desteklenen projede araştırmacı, Üniversite kaynaklarınca desteklenen bir çok projede yürütücü ve araştırmacı, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Okul Öncesi Eğitimi Genel Müdürlüğü ile Avrupa Birliği ve UNICEF tarafından desteklenen Temel Eğitime Destek Projesinde Araştırmacı ve koordinatör, Avrupa Birliği tarafından desteklenen projelerde Araştırmacı, Koordinatör, Eğitim Ekip Lideri ve Ulusal Danışman, TÜBİTAK tarafından desteklenen Sanayi-Ar-Ge Projeleri Destekleme Programında Ulusal Danışman, Ankara Kalkınma Ajansı tarafından desteklenen Projelerde Yürütücü, araştırmacı, TÜBİTAK tarafından desteklenen toplum ve bilim projelerinde Yürütücü, Danışman ve Eğitmen olarak görev yaptı. Halen Ankara Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Çocuk Gelişimi Bölümü öğretim üyesi olarak görevine devam etmektedir. Evli ve bir çocuk annesidir.
Doç. Dr. Burçin Aysu Kadıköy’de doğdu. Gazi Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Okul Öncesi Öğretmenliği Bölümünden mezun olduktan sonra Ankara Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Ev Ekonomisi (Çocuk Gelişimi ve Eğitimi) Bölümünde yüksek lisansını, Ankara Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Çocuk Gelişimi Bölümünde doktora öğrenimini tamamladı. İstanbul Üniversitesi Açık ve Uzaktan Eğitim Fakültesi Çocuk Gelişimi Bölümünden ikinci lisans derecesini aldı. Özel ve resmi okul öncesi eğitim kurumlarında öğretmen ve sorumlu müdür, Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Sağlık Yüksekokulu Çocuk Gelişimi Bölümünde Öğretim Görevlisi olarak çalıştıktan sonra Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Çocuk Gelişimi Bölümünde Dr. Öğr. Üyesi olarak çalışmaya başlamıştır. 2023 yılında Üniversitelerarası Kurul Başkanlığından doçent unvanını almıştır. Ulusal ve uluslararası dergilerde makaleleri ve kitap bölümleri bulunmaktadır.
Ankara Üniversitesi’nde 1988 yılında “Lisans”, 1993 yılında Gazi Üniversitesi’nde “Yüksek Lisans”, 2004 yılında Gazi Üniversitesi’nde “Doktora” öğrenimini tamamladı. 2006 yılında Çocuk Gelişimi ve İnsan İlişkileri Anabilim Dalı’nda “Yardımcı Doçent”, 2013 yılında Çocuk Gelişimi alanında “Doçent”, 2020 yılında ise Gazi Eğitim Fakültesi, Temel Eğitim Bölümü, Okul Öncesi Eğitimi Anabilim Dalı’nda “Profesör” unvanını aldı. Gazi Üniversitesi Gazi Eğitim Fakültesi Temel Eğitim Bölümü Okul Öncesi Eğitimi Ana Bilim Dalı Başkan yardımcısı, başkan ve Gazi Üniversitesi Çocuk Gelişimi Araştırma, Uygulama ve Eğitim Merkezi müdürlüğü görevlerini yürüttü. Halen Gazi Eğitim Fakültesi Temel Eğitim Bölümü başkan yardımcısı görevini yürütmekte olup, Temel Eğitim Bölümü Okul Öncesi Eğitimi Anabilim Dalı’nda öğretim üyesi olarak görevine devam etmektedir. Çocuk gelişimi ve eğitimi, okul öncesi eğitim alanları ile ilgili çalışmaları bulunmaktadır.