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Balanced Nutrition through Cartoons: A Qualitative Study of Primary School Students’ and Parents' Perspectives
Abstract
The primary aim of this study is to examine the perspectives and awareness of 2nd-grade primary school students and their parents regarding balanced nutrition based on cartoons, as well as to gather students’ opinions on this subject. For this purpose, in this qualitative research, four class hours of the Life Sciences course taught by a 2nd-grade teacher from a public school in Istanbul, Turkey, were observed. The products created by a total of 37 students during these lessons were analyzed from different perspectives. Additionally, interviews were conducted with 15 parents. All collected data were analyzed using content analysis. Findings obtained from interviews and document analysis revealed that students’ views and awareness about nutrition through cartoons increased after the lessons. Parents reported that cartoon-based activities led to positive changes in their children’s attitudes toward healthy eating and noticeable behavioral changes at home. Interviews with parents and students indicated that their perspectives and awareness regarding cartoon-based balanced nutrition contributed to increased consciousness about healthy eating. The results demonstrate that cartoons can be effectively used as a pedagogical tool across various disciplines and play a significant role in fostering healthy lifestyle habits.
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Supporting Institution
Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
Ethical Statement
Ethics Committee Approval No. 2025/326
References
- Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı [MEB], (2023). İlkokul Hayat Bilgisi dersi (1, 2 ve 3. sınıflar) öğretim programında değişiklik yapılmasına dair kurul kararı ve öğretim programı. Ankara: Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı. Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı [MEB], (2024). Hayat Bilgisi öğretim programı (1, 2 ve 3. sınıflar). Ankara: Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı. https://mufredat.meb.gov.tr/
Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Social and Humanities Education (Excluding Economics, Business and Management)
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
July 31, 2026
Submission Date
September 18, 2025
Acceptance Date
March 30, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 12 Number: 2
APA
Şeker, Y., & Ütkür Güllühan, N. (2026). Balanced Nutrition through Cartoons: A Qualitative Study of Primary School Students’ and Parents’ Perspectives. International Journal of Field Education, 12(2), 1-25. https://doi.org/10.32570/ijofe.1786829
AMA
1.Şeker Y, Ütkür Güllühan N. Balanced Nutrition through Cartoons: A Qualitative Study of Primary School Students’ and Parents’ Perspectives. IJOFE. 2026;12(2):1-25. doi:10.32570/ijofe.1786829
Chicago
Şeker, Yasemin, and Nur Ütkür Güllühan. 2026. “Balanced Nutrition through Cartoons: A Qualitative Study of Primary School Students’ and Parents’ Perspectives”. International Journal of Field Education 12 (2): 1-25. https://doi.org/10.32570/ijofe.1786829.
EndNote
Şeker Y, Ütkür Güllühan N (July 1, 2026) Balanced Nutrition through Cartoons: A Qualitative Study of Primary School Students’ and Parents’ Perspectives. International Journal of Field Education 12 2 1–25.
IEEE
[1]Y. Şeker and N. Ütkür Güllühan, “Balanced Nutrition through Cartoons: A Qualitative Study of Primary School Students’ and Parents’ Perspectives”, IJOFE, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 1–25, July 2026, doi: 10.32570/ijofe.1786829.
ISNAD
Şeker, Yasemin - Ütkür Güllühan, Nur. “Balanced Nutrition through Cartoons: A Qualitative Study of Primary School Students’ and Parents’ Perspectives”. International Journal of Field Education 12/2 (July 1, 2026): 1-25. https://doi.org/10.32570/ijofe.1786829.
JAMA
1.Şeker Y, Ütkür Güllühan N. Balanced Nutrition through Cartoons: A Qualitative Study of Primary School Students’ and Parents’ Perspectives. IJOFE. 2026;12:1–25.
MLA
Şeker, Yasemin, and Nur Ütkür Güllühan. “Balanced Nutrition through Cartoons: A Qualitative Study of Primary School Students’ and Parents’ Perspectives”. International Journal of Field Education, vol. 12, no. 2, July 2026, pp. 1-25, doi:10.32570/ijofe.1786829.
Vancouver
1.Yasemin Şeker, Nur Ütkür Güllühan. Balanced Nutrition through Cartoons: A Qualitative Study of Primary School Students’ and Parents’ Perspectives. IJOFE. 2026 Jul. 1;12(2):1-25. doi:10.32570/ijofe.1786829