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Examination of Preschool Teachers' Opinions on Child Neglect and Abuse / Okul Öncesi Öğretmenlerinin Çocuk İhmal ve İstismarına İlişkin Görüşlerinin İncelenmesi
Abstract
According to the World Health Organization emphasizes that children are the age group most in need of protection because of their vulnerability. However, studies show that millions of children are exposed to neglect and abuse every year in the world, which can leave lifelong scars neglect and abuse are accepted as a universal problem all over the world. This research was conducted to get the opinions of preschool teachers about child neglect and abuse. Phenomenology was used in this study. Convenience sampling method was used to collect the data. The research sample consists of 40 teachers. Teacher interview form was used as a data collection tool in the research. The data were analyzed by content analysis technique. As a result of the research, it was determined that the majority of the teachers explained the concept of child neglect based on 'emotional neglect'. According to another finding of the study, teachers evaluated child abuse mostly in terms of 'physical abuse'. Accordingly, teachers stated that the most important factor leading to child neglect and abuse is “family factors”. In addition, teachers stated that trainings should be organized, social awareness should be increased, legal regulations should be reviewed and family-child communication should be ensured in order to prevent child neglect and abuse. Accordingly, the majority of teachers stated that the most important role of school stakeholders in protecting children from neglect and abuse is "to organize trainings". According to another finding of the study, the vast majority of teachers stated that they do not have enough information about the legal regulations for the protection of children from neglect and abuse.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Studies on Education
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Emine Çiftçi
0000-0003-4184-5213
Türkiye
Publication Date
December 30, 2022
Submission Date
September 16, 2022
Acceptance Date
December 25, 2022
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 13 Number: 6
APA
Akıncı Cosgun, A., & Çiftçi, E. (2022). Examination of Preschool Teachers’ Opinions on Child Neglect and Abuse / Okul Öncesi Öğretmenlerinin Çocuk İhmal ve İstismarına İlişkin Görüşlerinin İncelenmesi. E-Uluslararası Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 13(6), 210-224. https://doi.org/10.19160/e-ijer.1174697