Family in Lines: Family Perception and Dynamics in Drawings of 60–72-Month-Old Children

A child’s perception of family is one of the most decisive psychological dynamics shaping self-esteem, basic trust, and interpersonal relationships during early childhood. In the preschool stage


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Little Scientists: The Impact of Early Childhood Science Education on Perspective-Taking Skills

The doctoral dissertation authored by Sevinç Ölçer in 2015 provides robust empirical evidence on how early science education profoundly shapes young children's cognitive develop


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The Power of Lines: Illustration Quality and Color Psychology in Preschool Children's Books

The preschool period is a critical stage where children's cognitive and emotional development progresses most rapidly, absorbing information like a sponge. In this period, visuality plays the most


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Play Knows No Boundaries: Inclusive Built Environment and Playground Design Through Children's Eyes

The built environment is a broad concept encompassing all spatial elements created by humans to sustain life. However, it is well recognized that this environment is shaped and appropriated not only b


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Aggressive Behaviors in the Preschool Period - An Analysis from the Perspective of Mothers and Teachers

The preschool period is a critical stage where the foundations of children's social and emotional development are laid. Aggressive behaviors observed during this period not only cause immediate pr


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Danger on the Screen: How Does Violence in Cartoons Affect Preschool Children?

The doctoral thesis titled "The Effect of Violence on Television on Preschool Children Through Cartoons," written by Özgür Özen in 2015, sheds light on the relationship of tod


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