Abstract
Çocukluk çağı obezitesi, giderek yaygınlaşan ve çocuklarda çeşitli sosyal, fizyolojik ve psikolojik sorunlara yol açan karmaşık bir endokrin sorundur. Bu sorunun kötüleşmesinin birçok nedeni vardır. 2024 yılında beş yaşın altındaki çocuk nüfusunun 35 milyona ulaşacağı, 2022 yılında ise 5-19 yaş arası fazla kilolu olarak sınıflandırılan çocuk ve ergen sayısının 390 milyonu aşacağı tahmin edilmektedir. Türkiye'de çocukluk çağı obezitesinin yaygınlığı son yıllarda artış göstermektedir. Uyku ise, enfeksiyon kontrolü ve iyileşmesi, beyin gelişimi ve bilişsel performans (uyanıklık ve hafıza gibi) ve ruh hali, duygu ve davranış düzenlemesi gibi birçok işleve sahiptir. Gerekli uyku miktarı yaşa göre değişir. Yeterli uyku alamayan çocuk ve ergenlerin dikkat, duygu düzenleme açısından zorluklar yaşadıkları ve sinirlilik, dürtüsellik veya ruh hali dengesizliği gösterebildikleri bilinmektedir. Kısa uyku süresinin leptin seviyelerinde azalma ve ghrelin seviyelerinde artış ile ilişkili olduğu iyi bilinmektedir. Bu değişiklikler, iştah artışıyla bağlantılıdır ve potansiyel olarak aşırı yeme ve vücut kitle indeksinin yükselmesine yol açabilmektedir. Kötü uyku zamanlaması, geç yatma veya gerektiği kadar uyuyamama, "kaymış" veya "gecikmiş" bir uyku evresinin göstergesi olabilmektedir. Uyku eksikliği, herkesin, özellikle de çocukların genel uzun vadeli sağlığı üzerinde olumsuz bir etkiye sahip olmaktadır.
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Abstract
Childhood obesity is a complex endocrine issue that is becoming more common and often leads to various social, physiological and psychological problems in children. There are many reasons why this problem is getting worse. It is estimated that in 2024, the global population of children under the age of five will reach 35 million, while in 2022, the number of children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 19 who are categorised as overweight will exceed 390 million. The prevalence of childhood obesity in Türkiye has been increasing in recent years. Sleep has many functions, including infection control and healing, brain development and cognitive performance (such as alertness and memory), and mood, emotion, and behaviour regulation. The amount of sleep required changes with age. Children and adolescents who do not receive adequate sleep are known to experience difficulties in terms of attention, emotional regulation, and may display irritability, impulsivity, or mood instability. It is well-known that short sleep duration is associated with decreased leptin levels and increased ghrelin levels. These changes are linked to increased appetite, potentially leading to overeating and an elevated body mass index. Poor sleep timing, late bedtimes or not getting as much sleep as needed may indicate a 'slipped' or 'delayed' sleep phase. A lack of sleep can have a detrimental effect on the general long-term health of everyone, but especially children
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- Hunt, J., Coulson, E.J., Rajnarayanan, R., Oster, H., Videnovic, A., & Rawashdeh, O. (2022). Sleep and circadian rhythms in Parkinson's disease and preclinical models. Mol Neurodegener, 9,17(1):2. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13024-021-00504-w.
- Johnson, D.A., Billings, M.E.& Hale, L. (2018) Environmental determinants of insufficient sleep and sleep disorders: implications for population health. Curr Epidemiol Rep, 5, 61– 69. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40471-018-0139-y.
- Karamelikli, E., & Gül, H. (2022). The effects of childhood obesity on health spending: Evidence from Turkey. Hacettepe Sağlık İdaresi Dergisi, 25(2), 361-372.
- Krebs, N.F., & Jacobson, M.S. (2003). Prevention of pediatric overweight and obesity. Pediatrics, 112,424–430. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.112.2.424.
- Litsfeldt, S., Ward, T.M., Hagell, P., & Garmy, P. (2020). Association between sleep duration, obesity, and school failure among adolescents. J Sch Nurs, 36(6),458-463. https://doi.org/10.1177/1059840520901335.
- Marfuah, D., Hadi, H., & Huriyati, E. (2013). Durasi dan kualitas tidur hubungannya dengan obesitas pada anak sekolah dasar di Kota Yogyakarta dan Kabupaten Bantul. Jurnal Gizi dan Dietetik Indonesia, 1, 93-101.
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Details
| Primary Language | English |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Other Fields of Education (Other) |
| Journal Section | Review |
| Authors | |
| Submission Date | October 17, 2025 |
| Acceptance Date | December 3, 2025 |
| Publication Date | April 30, 2026 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.36731/cg.1799311 |
| IZ | https://izlik.org/JA87CS69UZ |
| Published in Issue | Year 2026 Issue: Özel Sayı |
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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.
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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
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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
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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
Ethical Principles and Publication Policy
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
Price Policy
Indexes
Journal Boards
Alan Editörleri
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.
