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Examining the Emotion Regulation Skills of Alpha Generation Children in Relation to Their Technology Use

Cilt: 16 Sayı: 1 30 Haziran 2026
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Examining the Emotion Regulation Skills of Alpha Generation Children in Relation to Their Technology Use

Öz

Early childhood is a critical period in which children make significant progress in recognizing their own emotions and distinguishing the emotional expressions of others. Among the essential competencies developed during this stage, emotion regulation plays a fundamental role in children’s social adaptation and overall well-being. This study, which examines the emotion regulation skills of Alpha Generation children (born between 2010 and 2024) in relation to their technology use, was designed using the survey model, one of the quantitative research methods. The study group consisted of 221 preschool children attending early childhood education institutions in Artvin province and Merkez district. The “Emotion Regulation Scale” and the “Technology Use Questionnaire” were employed as data collection tools. Findings revealed that children’s emotion regulation skills were generally at a high level. No significant differences were found in emotion regulation skills according to gender, age, ownership of a personal technological device, or daily screen time. However, children who tended to forget or postpone their daily routines while using technological devices had lower levels of emotion regulation skills. These results suggest that the quality of technology use may be more influential on children’s emotional development than the amount of screen time. Based on these findings, it is recommended that parents and teachers prioritize guidance and educational activities that promote mindful and balanced technology use rather than focusing solely on limiting screen time.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

This study was conducted within the scope of the TÜBİTAK 2209-A Research Project Support Program for University Students.

Proje Numarası

Bu araştırma TÜBİTAK 2209-A Üniversite Öğrencileri Araştırma Projeleri Destekleme Programı kapsamında yürütülmüştür.

Etik Beyan

This study was carried out with the approval of the Artvin Çoruh University Rectorate Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Committee, dated 15/05/2024 and numbered E-18457941-050.99-135301.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Okul Öncesi Eğitim

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Haziran 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

16 Ekim 2025

Kabul Tarihi

25 Şubat 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 16 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
İlktürk, İ., Güner, F., & Yılmaz, H. (2026). Examining the Emotion Regulation Skills of Alpha Generation Children in Relation to Their Technology Use. Adıyaman University Journal of Educational Sciences, 16(1), 199-220. https://doi.org/10.17984/adyuebd.1803919
AMA
1.İlktürk İ, Güner F, Yılmaz H. Examining the Emotion Regulation Skills of Alpha Generation Children in Relation to Their Technology Use. ADYUEBD. 2026;16(1):199-220. doi:10.17984/adyuebd.1803919
Chicago
İlktürk, İlayda, Fatma Güner, ve Hilal Yılmaz. 2026. “Examining the Emotion Regulation Skills of Alpha Generation Children in Relation to Their Technology Use”. Adıyaman University Journal of Educational Sciences 16 (1): 199-220. https://doi.org/10.17984/adyuebd.1803919.
EndNote
İlktürk İ, Güner F, Yılmaz H (01 Haziran 2026) Examining the Emotion Regulation Skills of Alpha Generation Children in Relation to Their Technology Use. Adıyaman University Journal of Educational Sciences 16 1 199–220.
IEEE
[1]İ. İlktürk, F. Güner, ve H. Yılmaz, “Examining the Emotion Regulation Skills of Alpha Generation Children in Relation to Their Technology Use”, ADYUEBD, c. 16, sy 1, ss. 199–220, Haz. 2026, doi: 10.17984/adyuebd.1803919.
ISNAD
İlktürk, İlayda - Güner, Fatma - Yılmaz, Hilal. “Examining the Emotion Regulation Skills of Alpha Generation Children in Relation to Their Technology Use”. Adıyaman University Journal of Educational Sciences 16/1 (01 Haziran 2026): 199-220. https://doi.org/10.17984/adyuebd.1803919.
JAMA
1.İlktürk İ, Güner F, Yılmaz H. Examining the Emotion Regulation Skills of Alpha Generation Children in Relation to Their Technology Use. ADYUEBD. 2026;16:199–220.
MLA
İlktürk, İlayda, vd. “Examining the Emotion Regulation Skills of Alpha Generation Children in Relation to Their Technology Use”. Adıyaman University Journal of Educational Sciences, c. 16, sy 1, Haziran 2026, ss. 199-20, doi:10.17984/adyuebd.1803919.
Vancouver
1.İlayda İlktürk, Fatma Güner, Hilal Yılmaz. Examining the Emotion Regulation Skills of Alpha Generation Children in Relation to Their Technology Use. ADYUEBD. 01 Haziran 2026;16(1):199-220. doi:10.17984/adyuebd.1803919

                                                                                             
 

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