@article{article_1635073, title={Comparison of Prosocial Skills and Environmental Awareness in Preschool Period}, journal={Çocuk ve Gelişim Dergisi}, volume={8}, pages={9–16}, year={2025}, DOI={10.36731/cg.1635073}, author={Arman, Ceylan and Ulaşkın, Ela and Ata, Samet}, keywords={Prososyal Beceriler, Çevre Bilinci, Okul Öncesi Eğitim, Psikoloji, Sürdürülebilir Davranışlar}, 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.}, number={15}, publisher={Hatice BEKİR}, organization={TÜBİTAK}