Play Activities in Eco-Friendly Outdoor Environments: Effect on Children's Self-Concept and Prosocial Behavior

자연친화적인 실외환경에서의 놀이활동이 유아의 자아개념과 친사회적 행동에 미치는 효과

This study was conducted with 50 5-year-old children in public schools with very similiar outdoor eco-friendly play facilities. Specific play activities were introduced in the experimental group of 25 children while the control group did nor have such activities. Results of the analysis by t-test and ANCOVA showed that the play activities were effective for implementing emotional, social and physical self-concepts. There was no effect of play activities on cognitive self-concept. Effects on prosocial behavior showed that the play activities were effective for developing abilities to control individual emotions, build human relationships and adapt to school.