Research Article

CULTURAL REFLECTIONS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VALUES DEPICTED IN CHILDREN'S STORY BOOKS

Volume: 9 Number: 2 December 6, 2025

CULTURAL REFLECTIONS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VALUES DEPICTED IN CHILDREN'S STORY BOOKS

Abstract

Early childhood is a critical period for the acquisition of foundational values, which coincide with the development of various domains, including physical, cognitive, psychomotor, social-emotional, and language skills. The values in-stilled during this stage play a significant role in shaping children's future character and ethical judgment. Core values such as friendship, sharing, collaboration, responsibility, respect, and honesty are essential for fostering positive social interactions and moral reasoning. It is imperative to present these values within a specific context, particularly through the medium of storybooks designed for preschoolers. This descriptive study aims to achieve several objectives: first, to identify existing research on value education for preschoolers; second, to compile and categorize common values found within the Turkish context; third, to investigate the presence of these identified values in storybooks for preschoolers; and fourth, to analyze and compare the frequency and types of values repre-sented in a selection of 30 storybooks—15 authored by Turkish writers and 15 by foreign authors. The findings of this analysis will provide insights into how values are portrayed in children's literature and highlight any disparities between domestic and international narratives. Ultimately, this study concludes with recommendations for educators and parents regarding the significance of values and the importance of value education in early childhood. By under-standing the role of literature in value formation, stakeholders can enhance the educational experiences of pre-schoolers and better support their moral and ethical development.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Curriculum and Instration (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Publication Date

December 6, 2025

Submission Date

August 5, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 8, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 9 Number: 2

APA
Kabadayı, A. (2025). CULTURAL REFLECTIONS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VALUES DEPICTED IN CHILDREN’S STORY BOOKS. International Journal of Quality in Education, 9(2), 76-88. https://izlik.org/JA63BD85NR
AMA
1.Kabadayı A. CULTURAL REFLECTIONS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VALUES DEPICTED IN CHILDREN’S STORY BOOKS. IJQE. 2025;9(2):76-88. https://izlik.org/JA63BD85NR
Chicago
Kabadayı, Abdülkadir. 2025. “CULTURAL REFLECTIONS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VALUES DEPICTED IN CHILDREN’S STORY BOOKS”. International Journal of Quality in Education 9 (2): 76-88. https://izlik.org/JA63BD85NR.
EndNote
Kabadayı A (December 1, 2025) CULTURAL REFLECTIONS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VALUES DEPICTED IN CHILDREN’S STORY BOOKS. International Journal of Quality in Education 9 2 76–88.
IEEE
[1]A. Kabadayı, “CULTURAL REFLECTIONS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VALUES DEPICTED IN CHILDREN’S STORY BOOKS”, IJQE, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 76–88, Dec. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA63BD85NR
ISNAD
Kabadayı, Abdülkadir. “CULTURAL REFLECTIONS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VALUES DEPICTED IN CHILDREN’S STORY BOOKS”. International Journal of Quality in Education 9/2 (December 1, 2025): 76-88. https://izlik.org/JA63BD85NR.
JAMA
1.Kabadayı A. CULTURAL REFLECTIONS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VALUES DEPICTED IN CHILDREN’S STORY BOOKS. IJQE. 2025;9:76–88.
MLA
Kabadayı, Abdülkadir. “CULTURAL REFLECTIONS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VALUES DEPICTED IN CHILDREN’S STORY BOOKS”. International Journal of Quality in Education, vol. 9, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 76-88, https://izlik.org/JA63BD85NR.
Vancouver
1.Abdülkadir Kabadayı. CULTURAL REFLECTIONS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VALUES DEPICTED IN CHILDREN’S STORY BOOKS. IJQE [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 1;9(2):76-88. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA63BD85NR