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A study on behavioral problems among preschool children
Authors Name:
Dr. Sowmya ASL
, Dr. Manjuvani E
Unique Id:
IJSDR2302113
Published In:
Volume 8 Issue 2, February-2023
Abstract:
The present research paper is aimed to study the behavioural problems among preschool children. The study has adopted exploratory research design in twin cities of Hyderabad and Secenderabad, Telangana State. The sample includes 120 preschool children belong to 3 to 5 years age group selected from private preschools. ‘Preschool and Kindergarten Behaviour Scales (PKBS2)’ developed by Merrel was used to obtain the data. This scale includes five dimensions of behaviour problems – self centred / explosive, attention problems / overactive, antisocial / aggressive, social withdrawal and anxiety / somatic problems. The findings are evident that there was a significant mean difference in behavioural problems between boys and girls. Girls scored higher on self-centered/explosive dimension whereas boys scored higher on antisocial/aggressive dimension. The younger age group (3-4 years) had high mean score as compared to elder age group (5-6 years) on the dimensions of antisocial/aggressive, social withdrawal and anxiety/somatic problems.
Keywords:
Preschool children, behaviour problems, aggression, anxiety, attention problems, social withdrawal
Cite Article:
"A study on behavioral problems among preschool children", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 2, page no.642 - 644, February-2023, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2302113.pdf
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Publication Details:
Published Paper ID: IJSDR2302113
Registration ID:204079
Published In: Volume 8 Issue 2, February-2023
DOI (Digital Object Identifier):
Page No: 642 - 644
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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