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The Impact of Traditional Children's Games on Secondary School Students

Geleneksel Çocuk Oyunlarının Ortaokul Öğrencileri Üzerindeki Etkisi

Kadir Tiryaki(DÜZCE ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0003-4808-6002
Mahmut Can Yiğit(TC MİLLİ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI GAZİANTEP)0009-0005-7587-652X
Emre Yavuz(GAZİANTEP ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ENSTİTÜSÜ)0000-0001-9524-7003
Pages
212–224
Publication Date
2026-03-19
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The findings revealed statistically significant differences between pre-test and post-test scores for both school motivation and self-esteem.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of traditional children's games on middle school students.
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Key Findings & Data:The study group consisted of 60 eighth-grade students (30 girls and 30 boys) enrolled at Mehmet Şimşek Middle School in Gaziantep during the 2025–2026 academic year.
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Conclusion & Impact:The findings revealed statistically significant differences between pre-test and post-test scores for both school motivation and self-esteem.
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📍Scope:2025–2026 Verileri
⚙️Variables:geleneksel çocuk oyunları · ortaokul öğrencileri · okul motivasyonu

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of traditional children's games on middle school students. Specifically, it investigates changes in students’ school motivation and self-esteem resulting from participation in traditional games and evaluates the relationship between these two variables. The study group consisted of 60 eighth-grade students (30 girls and 30 boys) enrolled at Mehmet Şimşek Middle School in Gaziantep during the 2025–2026 academic year. The experimental group included 15 girls and 15 boys, and the control group comprised an equal number of students. School motivation levels were measured using the School Motivation Scale for Middle School Students developed by Kaynak et al. (2017), and self-esteem levels were assessed using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965). Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS 27. Independent samples t-tests were used to compare pre-test and post-test scores between groups, and Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between the variables. The significance level was set at p < .05. The findings revealed statistically significant differences between pre-test and post-test scores for both school motivation and self-esteem. Additionally, a moderate, positive, and statistically significant correlation was identified between school motivation and self-esteem. The study concludes that traditional children's games have a positive effect on middle school students’ self-esteem and school motivation. Furthermore, the results demonstrate a significant positive relationship between school motivation and self-esteem.

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Bu araştırmanın amacı, geleneksel çocuk oyunlarının ortaokul öğrencileri üzerindeki etkisini incelemektir. Bu kapsamda, geleneksel oyunların öğrencilerin okul motivasyonu ve benlik algıları üzerindeki değişimleri ile bu iki değişken arasındaki ilişki değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, 2025-2026 eğitim-öğretim yılında Gaziantep ili Mehmet Şimşek Ortaokulunda öğrenim gören, 30’u kız ve 30’u erkek olmak üzere toplam 60 sekizinci sınıf öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Deney grubunda 15 kız ve 15 erkek; kontrol grubunda ise yine 15 kız ve 15 erkek öğrenci yer almıştır. Yarı deneysel desen kullanılan araştırmada katılımcıların okul motivasyon düzeylerini ölçmek için Kaynak ve arkadaşları (2017) tarafından geliştirilen Ortaokul Öğrencileri İçin Okul Motivasyonu Ölçeği, benlik saygısı düzeylerini belirlemek için ise Rosenberg (1965) tarafından geliştirilen Benlik Saygısı Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada elde edilen nicel veriler SPSS 27 paket programı ile analiz edilmiştir. Ön test–son test puanları ile deney ve kontrol grupları arasındaki farkları incelemek için bağımsız örneklem t-testi uygulanmış, değişkenler arasındaki ilişki Pearson korelasyon testi ile değerlendirilmiştir. Anlamlılık düzeyi p < .05 olarak alınmıştır. Bulgular incelendiğinde, okul motivasyonu ve benlik saygısı düzeylerinin ön test ve son test puanları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılıklar olduğu görülmüştür. Ayrıca okul motivasyonu ile benlik saygısı arasındaki puanlar arasında orta düzeyde, pozitif ve anlamlı bir ilişki saptanmıştır. Araştırma sonuçları, geleneksel çocuk oyunlarının ortaokul öğrencilerinin benlik saygısı ve okul motivasyon düzeyleri üzerinde olumlu etkiler yarattığını göstermektedir. Bunun yanında, okul motivasyonu ve benlik saygısı arasında pozitif yönde anlamlı bir ilişkinin bulunduğu belirlenmiştir.

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Tiryaki, K., Yiğit, M. C., Yavuz, E. (2026). The Impact of Traditional Children's Games on Secondary School Students. Yalova Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 5 Sayı: 1, 212–224. https://doi.org/10.70007/yalovaspor.1840485

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