NCT07371884

Dramatic Play and Bullying Behaviors in Preschool Children

The Effect of Dramatic Play on Bullying Behaviors in Preschool Children

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 45 (actual)
• Sponsor: Ataturk University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 3 Years – 6 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study aims to examine the effect of dramatic play-based activities on bullying behaviors in preschool children; and to evaluate the effects of these activities on empathy levels and social interaction skills, thereby revealing the moderating role of individual and environmental factors in this relationship. The hypothesis of the research is as follows. H1: Dramatic play has an effect on bullying behaviors in preschool children.

Detailed description

The research will be conducted with all students (3-6 years old) attending a kindergarten affiliated with the Bitlis Provincial Directorate who meet the inclusion criteria. The study will begin with a video animation presentation for preliminary information; this will be followed by dramatic play-based activities aimed at reducing bullying behaviors and supporting empathy and social interaction skills, implemented over 10 weeks. Data will be collected using the "Introductory Information Form," the "Preschool Peer Bullying Scale (Teacher Form)," and the "Bully and Victim Child Behavior Assessment Form."

Conditions

• Bullying Behavior
• Aggressive Behavior

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	dramatic play intervention	A dramatic play program will be implemented to reduce bullying behaviors in preschool children. The intervention will consist of structured dramatic play activities aimed at developing social interaction, empathy, and problem-solving skills, and will be implemented over a period of 10 weeks.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-10-20
• Primary completion: 2025-12-29
• Completion: 2026-03-31
• First posted: 2026-01-28
• Last updated: 2026-01-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)