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An examination of preschool teachers’ views on their roles in supporting children’s mental health

Okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin çocuk ruh sağlığını desteklemedeki rollerine ilişkin görüşlerinin incelenmesi

Feyza Özkan-Yıldız(EĞİTİM FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-1893-1853
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2026-10-12
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Based on these findings, it can be concluded that preschool teachers play a significant role in supporting children’s mental health.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study aims to investigate preschool teachers’ views on their roles in supporting children’s mental health.
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Key Findings & Data:The study was conducted using a basic qualitative research design, and the participants consisted of 14 preschool teachers selected through typical case sampling, a purposive sampling method.
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Conclusion & Impact:Based on these findings, it can be concluded that preschool teachers play a significant role in supporting children’s mental health.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
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⚙️Variables:Okul öncesi eğitim · çocuk ruh sağlığı · okul öncesi öğretmeni

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This study aims to investigate preschool teachers’ views on their roles in supporting children’s mental health. The study was conducted using a basic qualitative research design, and the participants consisted of 14 preschool teachers selected through typical case sampling, a purposive sampling method. Data were collected with a semi-structured interview. The data were analyzed using an inductive approach within the framework of content analysis. The findings showed that preschool teachers had knowledge of children’s mental health. Teachers stated that the most important factor among the risk and protective factors affecting children’s mental health was the family. They also emphasized that their own role in supporting children’s mental health was significant. Teachers reported that they obtained information about children’s mental health through observation, gathering information from families, and play-based interactions. In addition, the teachers cooperated with families, school psychological counselors and guidance teachers when necessary to support children’s mental health. The findings also indicated that teachers needed both professional training and parent education programs regarding children’s mental health. However, they stated that children need a variety of materials and spaces in the classroom to help them relax. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that preschool teachers play a significant role in supporting children’s mental health.

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Bu araştırmanın amacı okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin çocuk ruh sağlığını desteklemedeki rollerine ilişkin görüşlerini incelemektir. Temel nitel araştırma deseninde gerçekleştirilen araştırmaya amaçlı örneklem yöntemlerinden tipik durum örnekleme yolu ile seçilen 14 okul öncesi öğretmeni katılmıştır. Araştırmada veriler yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu aracılığı ile toplanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler içerik analizi yönteminden tümevarımsal analiz yaklaşımı ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgular okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin çocuk ruh sağlığı hakkında bilgi sahibi olduklarını göstermektedir. Öğretmenler çocukların ruh sağlığını etkileyen risk ve koruyucu faktörler arasından en önemli faktörün aile olduğunu belirtmişlerdir. Öğretmenler çocuk ruh sağlığını desteklemede kendi rollerinin önemli olduğunu düşünmektedirler. Gözlem, aileden bilgi alma ve oyun aracılığı ile çocukların ruh sağlığı hakkında bilgi edindiklerini belirtmişlerdir. Öğretmenlerin çocuk ruh sağlığını destekleme amacı ile gerekli durumlarda aile ve psikolojik danışman ve rehber öğretmen ile iş birliği yaptıkları görülmektedir. Öğretmenlerin çocuk ruh sağlığı konusunda öğretmen ve aile eğitimlerine ihtiyaç duydukları görülmektedir. Bununla birlikte sınıf içerisinde çocukların rahatlamasını sağlayacak çeşitli materyal ve alanlara ihtiyaçları olduğunu belirtmişlerdir. Elde edilen bulgulara dayanarak okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin çocuk ruh sağlığını desteklemedeki rollerinin önemli olduğu söylemek mümkündür.

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Özkan-Yıldız, F. (2026). An examination of preschool teachers’ views on their roles in supporting children’s mental health. ODÜ SOSYAL BİLİMLER ARAŞTIRMALARI DERGİSİ-ODÜSOBİAD, Cilt: 16 Sayı: ISRIS 2026 Özel Sayı. https://doi.org/10.48146/odusobiad.1959599

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