THE ROLE OF FOLK GAMES IN THE PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Abstract
This study examines the role of folk games in the psychological adaptation of preschool children within educational settings. Psychological adaptation in early childhood is a complex process that includes emotional regulation, social interaction, behavioral adjustment, and cognitive development. The research highlights that folk games, as culturally rooted and socially structured forms of play, provide favorable conditions for supporting children’s adaptation to preschool environments. Through collective participation, emotional expressiveness, and rule-based interaction, folk games contribute to reducing anxiety, enhancing emotional stability, and developing social competence among preschool children. The findings indicate that systematic integration of folk games into preschool educational practices promotes psychological well-being, strengthens adaptive behavior, and supports the holistic development of children during a critical stage of personality formation.
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