Correlation between children’ s adaptation to kindergarten and their temperament type
- VernacularTitle:儿童入园适应情况与气质类型相关性研究
- Author:
Wei-Qing XU
1
;
Ping YAN
;
Ya-Li DUAN
Author Information
1. 上海市浦东新区妇幼保健所
- Keywords:
Children;
Kindergarten adaptation;
Temperament type
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine
2013;(12):702-704
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective] To explore the relationship between children ’ s adaptation to kindergarten and their temperament type . [ Methods ] Initial survey: A self-made questionnaire was used to collect the relevant information.After that,a behavior screening questionnaire (BSQ) for 3 to 7 year old children was applied to assess the temperament type of those who were new to the kindergarten .Longitudinal study:Changes in children ’ s behavior in the kindergarten and at home were recorded by using a self-made obser-vation sheet in order to know their adaption situation .All participants were followed up 5 weeks. [ Results] Inadaptation to kindergarten was found to be obvious among children who were new to the kin-dergarten and the time needed for their adaption was one month .Adaption to kindergarten in children with positive temperament was much better than those with negative temperament (P<0.05). [Conclusion] The temperament type of children is correlated to their kindergarten adaption .
