Detailed contribution information
| Contribution title | 2763 - The Impact of a Preparation Program on the Children’s Relationships at Nursery Admission |
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| Contribution code | PS01-74 (P) |
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Introduction:The admission to nursery is a very sensitive period for children and their parents. The aim of the study is to explore the effect of a preparation program on the relationships between children and staff and between peers at nursery admission. Methods:An information-based and behaviorally oriented program was implemented with the aim of facilitating children’s experiences at the nursery admission . The children’s interactions were observed each day from entering the nursery for the period of 8 weeks. Participants: 105 children aged 1-3 years, divided in two groups: experimental (55 children) and control (50 children). All children were from the same nursery. To assess the effectiveness of the program for psycho-social adaptation four main criteria were identified, with two sets of indicators for each of them: positive (friendly respect and curiosity for children) and negative (aggression and fear). Results:Significant differences in adaptation between the experimental and control group were identified. There were still children with negative attitudes towards peers, games and activities in the control group at the end of 8th week. The study confirmed two main factors affecting positively the adaptation of children at the nursery admission: a) the preparation of the child, before entering the nursery and b) the active participation of the mother during the first week of admission. Conclusion: The preparation program supports children’s adaptation to nursery and positively influences the relationships between children and the participation in the activities. We recommend it as an important part from the preparation of children for nursery admission. |