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Digital media use by children of early and preschool age
No full textProces dječjega razvoja sve je češće praćen upotrebom digitalnih medija. Digitalni mediji su sredstva namijenjena primanju i slanju informacija između velikog broja korisnika. Digitalna je kompetencija jedna od ključnih kompetencija čiji se razvoj podupire čak i u najranijoj dobi. S druge strane, stručnjaci kreiraju smjernice i preventivne programe kojima upozoravaju na moguće negativne efekte uporabe digitalnih medija. Dosadašnja istraživanja ukazuju na značaj odraslih osoba u pružanju kvalitetnog primjera u sprečavanju mogu ih negativnih učinaka spomenutih medija na djecu.
Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je ispitati koriste li djeca rane i predškolske dobi digitalne medije te u kojoj su mjeri oni zastupljeni. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 450 roditelja djece predškolske dobi s podru ja Republike Hrvatske. Roditelji su ispunjavali anketni upitnik kojim su procjenjivali koliko često i koje vrste sadržaja koriste njihova djeca. Rezultati su pokazali kako 85% djece sudionika istraživanja koristi digitalne medije. Djeca najčešće koriste YouTube, Netflix, WhatsApp i program Juhuhu, dok aplikacije za učenje stranog jezika koriste u nešto manjoj mjeri. Više od trećine djece samostalno koristi digitalne medije. Posljedice koje roditelji primjećuju nakon uporabe digitalnih medija su: bolje poznavanje engleskog jezika, ali i razdražljivost djeteta, problemi sa spavanjem, plač nakon oduzimanja digitalnih medija, oponašanje neprimjerenog govora i ponašanja, nervoza nakon korištenja, odsutnost i isključenost iz stvarnog okruženja prilikom korištenja, nezainteresiranost za druge sadržaje i igre, agresivnost, ispadi ljutnje i bijesa te problemi sa spavanjem.
Negativne posljedice korištenja digitalnih medija zastupljenije su od pozitivnih, stoga je ključno da roditelji i odgojitelji budu informirani o kvaliteti te racionalni u kvantiteti sadržaja koje djeca prate putem digitalnih medija.The process of child development is increasingly accompanied by the use of digital media. Digital media are tools designed for receiving and transmitting information among a large number of users. Digital literacy is one of the key competencies whose development is supported even from the earliest age. On the other hand, experts create guidelines and preventive programs warning about possible negative effects of digital media use. Previous research highlights the importance of adults in providing a good example to prevent potential negative effects of these media on children.
The aim of this research was to examine whether young children use digital media and to what extent they are involved. The study involved 450 parents of preschool-aged children from the Republic of Croatia. Parents completed a questionnaire assessing how often and what types of content their children use. The results showed that 85% of children in the study use digital media. Children most commonly use YouTube, Netflix, WhatsApp, and the program Juhuhu, while language learning apps are used to a lesser extent. More than a third of the children independently use digital media.
The consequences parents notice after using digital media include better knowledge of the English language, but also irritability, sleep problems, crying after digital media are taken away, imitation of inappropriate speech and behavior, nervousness after use, absence and disconnection from the real environment during use, lack of interest in other content and games, aggression, outbursts of anger and frustration, and sleep problems.
The negative consequences of using digital media outweigh the positive ones, so it is crucial for parents and educators to be informed about the quality and be rational about the quantity of content children consume through digital media
The Presentation of the Activities of the Cultural Society 'Mladost' Odra
No full textU ovome će se radu, kroz prikaz djelovanja Kulturno-umjetničkog društva Mladost iz Odre, istaknuti važnost očuvanja kulturne baštine kao i promicanja iste. Uvidom u povijest Društva, istaknut će se razne aktivnosti i postignuća, ali i istražiti uloga koju ono zauzima u edukaciji mlađih generacija. Pružaju i pregled povijesti KUD-a, kao i njegove današnjice, naglasak je stavljen na one najmlađe u Društvu. U praksi folklornog izričaja pokazao se interes za proučavanjem općenitih stavova lanova KUD-a Mladost o folkloru te o njegovom značaju za djecu. Anketnim upitnikom ispitani su stavovi bivših i sadašnjih lanova o značaju folklora, posebno u kontekstu dječjeg razvoja. Uz to, provedeni intervju s bivšom i sadašnjom voditeljicom dječjih skupina omogućio je usporedbu stanja dječjeg folklora nekad i danas, pružaju i uvid u promjene u interesu djece za folklor te izazove u održavanju kontinuiteta tradicije. Rezultati istraživanja ukazuju na smanjenje interesa djece za folklor, ali i na snažnu predanost lanova Društva u očuvanju kulturne baštine.In this thesis, through the presentation of the activities of the Cultural and Artistic Society Mladost from Odra, the importance of preserving and promoting cultural heritage will be highlighted. By examining the history of the Society, various activities and achievements will be emphasized, as well as the role it plays in educating younger generations. Providing an overview of the history of the Society, as well as its present, the emphasis is placed on the youngest members of the Society. In the practice of folkloric expression, an interest emerged in exploring the general attitudes of Cultural and Artistic Society Mladost members towards folklore and its importance for children. A survey questionnaire was used to examine the attitudes of former and current members regarding the significance of folklore, particularly in the context of child development. Additionally, interviews with former and current leaders of the children’s groups allowed for a comparison of the state of children’s folklore then and now, providing insights into changes in children’s interest in folklore and the challenges inmaintaining the continuity of tradition. The research results indicate a decrease in children’s interest in folklore, but also a strong commitment from the Society’s members to preserving cultural heritage
Čitanje slikovnica Edwarda Goreyja mladim čitateljima
No full textPicturebooks have become a focus of interest for many researchers and educators, especially because of their potential in developing literacy skills, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. This thesis will explore the attitudes of future educators toward using picturebooks in the classroom, specifically picturebooks written by Edward Gorey. Gorey's readership has long been a topic of conversation amongst scholars. Because of their eerie atmosphere, peculiar characters, and odd plots, they have been considered inappropriate for young children. The second part of this study examines responses to Gorey's The Wuggly Ump and The Doubtful Guest during read-aloud sessions with 4th and 6th grade students of Elementary School Malinska-Dubašnica in Malinska, Croatia. The audio recording of the session was transcribed, and data collected from both studies was analysed qualitatively. The results have shown that the attitudes of future educators toward these picturebooks are positive and that the participants show interest in incorporating them into their lesson plans. The results also showed that children find Gorey's work more appealing than was expected based on the general idea that they are not suitable for young audiences. These findings not only challenge preconceived notions about what is appropriate for young readers but also highlight the potential of picturebooks as versatile educational tools. The positive reception of Gorey's works by both educators and students underscores the importance of re-evaluating the role of picturebooks in the classroom. This research adds to the growing collection of literature that supports using picturebooks to enhance education, especially by encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and a love for reading in students.Slikovnice su postale predmet interesa mnogih istraživača i odgojitelja, posebice zbog njihova potencijala u razvoju vještine pismenosti, razvijanja kriti kog mišljenja i emocionalne inteligencije. Ovaj diplomski rad istražuje stavove budu ih odgojitelja prema korištenju slikovnica u nastavi s posebnim naglaskom na slikovnicama autora Edwarda Goreya. Čitalački uzrast Goreyja česta je tema razgovora među istraživa ima slikovnica. Zbog njihove jezive atmosfere, neobičnih likova i zapleta smatrane su neprimjerenima za djecu. U drugom dijelu ovog istraživanja proučavaju se odgovori učenika 4. i 6. razreda Osnovne škole Malinska-Dubašnica u Malinskoj tijekom čitanja Goreyjevih slikovnica The Wuggly Ump i The Doubtful Guest. Snimke razgovora su transkribirane, a podaci prikupljeni iz oba istraživanja analizirani su kvalitativno. Rezultati su pokazali da su stavovi budu ih odgojitelja prema Goreyjevim slikovnicama pozitivni te da su većinski zainteresirani za korištenje tih slikovnica u nastavi. Rezultati su također pokazali da je interes učenika za Goreyjev rad viši od očekivanog s obzirom na negativnu pretpostavku da njegova djela nisu primjerena za mladu publiku. Ova saznanja dovode u pitanje unaprijed stvorene predodžbe o tome što je prikladno za mlade čitatelje i isti u potencijal slikovnica kao svestranih obrazovnih alata. Pozitivan stav prema Goreyjevim djelima među učiteljima i učenicima naglašava važnost preispitivanja uloge slikovnica u nastavi. Ovo istraživanje doprinosi rastućem korpusu literature koja podržava korištenje slikovnica u nastavi, posebice poticanjem kreativnosti, kritičkog mišljenja i ljubavi prema čitanju kod učenika
Analysis of Parents´ Attitudes on the Importance of Quality Nutrition and Physical Exercise for Preschool Children
No full textSuvremeni način života za posljedicu ima lobe prehrambene navike, svu manju tjelesnu aktivnost te sve veću pojava alternativne prehrane poput veganstva i vegetarijanstva. Kvalitetna prehrana i tjelesno vježbanje utječe na zdravlje svakog pojedinca, pa tako i na djecu koja su najosjetljivija skupina društva .Razina prekomjerne tjelesne težine i pretilost je narasla i sve više raste diljem svijeta, te se takav trend rasta očekuje i u godinama koje su pred nama. To sve me potaklo na provođenje istraživanja za koje sam imala i tri hipoteze. Prvu hipotezu „Roditelji imaju nemaju znanja kvalitetnoj prehrani prehrambenim navikama djece“ su roditelji djelomično potvrdili. Hipotezu roditelji imaju negativne stavove vezane za veganstvo/vegetarijanstvo nisu potvrdili, što mi je bilo iznimno iznenađujuće. Treću hipotezu roditelji shvaćaju važnost tjelesnih navika i tjelesnog vježbanja kod djece sam potvrdila istraživanjem.The modern way of life results in poor eating habits, less and less physical activity and the increasing appearance of alternative diets such as veganism and vegetarianism. Quality nutrition and physical exercise affect the health of each individual, including children, who are the most vulnerable group of society. The level of overweight and obesity has grown and is growing more and more around the world, and such an upward trend is expected in the years ahead. All this prompted me to conduct research for which I had three hypotheses. The first hypothesis: "Parents have no knowledge of quality nutrition, children's eating habits" was partially confirmed by parents. The hypothesis of parents having negative attitudes related to veganism/vegetarianism was not confirmed, which was extremely surprising to me. The third hypothesis: parents understand the importance of physical habits and physical exercise in children, I confirmed with research
The presence of dance in Music teaching in the 2nd grade in primary school
No full textGlazba igra ključnu ulogu u razvoju djeteta od najranije dobi. Već u fetalnom razdoblju prepoznaje ritmi ne zvukove poput otkucaja majčinog srca što ima umirujući učinak. S vremenom, dijete razvija sposobnosti prepoznavanja raznolikosti visine tonova, ritma, melodije i drugih glazbenih elemenata. Glazba također utječe na intelektualni, emocionalni, socijalni i motorički razvoj djeteta. Djeluje na raspoloženje i motivaciju te poboljšava koordinaciju i glasovne sposobnosti. U osnovnoškolskoj dobi, glazbene igre pomažu u razvoju govora, ravnoteže, kreativnosti i timskog rada, na zabavan i privlačan način. Ples je prirodna aktivnost koja je prisutna u životu ljudi još od vremena starih civilizacija pa sve to danas. Neki autori smatraju da je ples usađena potreba koja djetetu donosi zadovoljstvo i omogućava mu iskazivanje emocija kroz pokret. Ples također pomaže djetetu da se smiri i istraži svijet oko sebe kroz imitaciju, estetski doživljaj i maštovite pokrete. Osim emocionalnog izraza, ples ima važnu socijalnu funkciju, povećavajući samopouzdanje, samopoštovanje i društvene vještine. U grupnom plesu, sudionici dijele zajednički ritam i ciljeve, dok se koncentracija na plesne pokrete može koristiti za poboljšanje mentalnog zdravlja.
U istraživanju o utjecaju kontinuiranih plesnih aktivnosti sudjelovali su ispitanici (50) u dobi od osam i devet godina dviju zagrebačkih osnovnih škola. Instrument prikupljanja podataka je testiranje, a izvodio se uz pomoć društvene igre Memory. Rezultati pokazuju kako su učenici koji su kontinuirano provodili plesne aktivnosti ostvarili bolje rezultate od učenika koji nisu provodili plesne aktivnosti. Zaključuje se da kontinuirane plesne aktivnosti utječu na kognitivne sposobnosti učenika, to nije na njihovo kratkoročno pamćenje koje se s vremenom može projicirati na ostala područja u školi i životu.Music plays a key role in a child's development from an early age. Even in the fetal period, the child recognizes rhythmic sounds like the mother's heartbeat, which has a calming effect. Over time, the child develops the ability to recognize the variety of pitch, rhythm, melody and other musical elements. Music also affects a child's intellectual, emotional, social and motor development, and affects mood and motivation, and improves coordination and vocal abilities. From primary school age, musical games help develop speech, balance, creativity and teamwork in a fun and engaging way. Dance is a natural activity that has been present in people's lives from the time of ancient civilizations up until today. Some authors believe that dance is an ingrained need that brings pleasure to the child and enables him to express his emotions through movement. Dance also helps the child to calm down and explore the world around him through imitation, aesthetic experience and imaginative movements. Not only does it help to express its emotions, but it also has an important social function, increasing self-confidence, self-esteem and social skills. In group dance, participants share a common rhythm and goals, while concentration on dance movements can be used to improve mental health.
50 second-grade elementary students, aged eight and nine, from Zagreb two elementary schools participated in the research on the impact of continuous dance activities. The method used to collect data was testing, which was performed with the help of a social Memory game. The results show that students who continuously performed dance activities achieved better results than students who did not perform dance activities. It is concluded that continuous dance activities affect students' cognitive abilities, more specifically their shorttemr memory, which can be projected onto other areas in school and life
The process of making a Javanese doll
No full textLutka javajka, kao i ostale vrste lutaka, ima važnu ulogu u ranom odgoju i obrazovanju djece, a načini njezine primjene u vrtićke skupine su brojne. Od simboličke igre s lutkom, izrade lutke i lutkarske predstave, rješavanje problemskih situacija odgojne skupine, adaptacija u odgojnu skupinu pa sve do razvijanja samopouzdanja i samopoštovanja djece prilikom prezentiranja onoga što su sami osmislili pred drugim odgojnim skupinama. Sama primjena lutka u odgojno-obrazovnom radu olakšava komunikaciju između odgojitelja i djece.
Animiranje lutke možemo nazvati simboličkom igrom djece kroz koju izražavaju svoje unutarnje stanje. Također, kroz samu izradu lutke djeca se izražavaju raznim tehnikama i rade na svojim umjetničkim sposobnostima, ali i na socijalnim vještinama kroz izradu lutke sa svojim vršnjacima. Lutku javajku je moguće izraditi u odgojnoj skupini s djecom, ali je potrebno prvo krenuti s izradom jednostavnijih lutaka pa onda krenuti na složenije kako djeca ne bi bila preplavljena zahtjevnošću izrade lutke javajke te potom odustala. Vrstu lutke i njenu izradu potrebno je prilagoditi razvojnom stupnju djece.
Lutka javajka je trodimenzionalna štapna lutka, a ruke su joj duge i moguće ih je saviti u zglobovima čiji efekt savijanja možemo dobiti pomicanjem štapova, a njen donji dio tijela predstavlja haljina bez obzira na spol lutke (Županić-Benić, 2019). Proces izrade lutke javajke možemo podijeliti na nekoliko dijelova, a to su opis karaktera lutke i skica, pribor i materijali potrebni za izradu, proces izrade glave, proces izrade tijela i kontrolnog mehanizma, izrada ruku, oslikavanje lutkine glave, izrada kostima, pričvršćivanje vodilica i konačni izgled lutke (Županić-Benić, 2019).A Javanese doll, like other types of dolls, plays an important role in the early education of children, and there are many ways of applying it to kindergarten groups. From symbolic play with a doll, making a doll and a puppet show, solving problem situations of the educational group, adapting to the educational group, all the way to developing self-confidence and selfesteem of children when presenting what they have designed in front of other educational groups. There are a lot ways to use dolls in educational work facilitates communication between educators and children.
Animating a doll can be called a symbolic game of children through which they express their inner state. Also, through the making of the doll itself, children express themselves with various techniques and work on their artistic abilities, but also on social skills through the making of the doll with their peers. It is possible to make a Javanese doll in an educational group with children, but it is necessary to start with the making of simpler dolls first and then move on to more complex ones, so that the children are not overwhelmed by the difficulty of making a Javanese doll and then give up. The type of doll and its production must be adapted to the developmental level of the children.
The Javanese doll is a three-dimensional stick doll, its arms are long and flexible in the shoulder, elbow and hand joints, the bending effect of which can be obtained by moving the sticks, and its lower body is represented by a dress, regardless of the doll's gender (Županić- Benić, 2019). The process of making a Javanese doll can be divided into several parts, namely the description of the doll's character and sketches, accessories and materials needed for making, the process of making the head, the process of making the body and the control mechanism, making the hands, painting the doll's head, making the costume, attaching the guides and final appearance of the doll (Županić-Benić, 2019)
The application of unconventional painting techniques based on artfulness approach in visual arts in the context of early childhood and preschool education
No full textIdeja ovog diplomskog rada proizašla je iz praćenja svakodnevnih potreba djece za likovnim stvaralaštvom te istraživanjem i manipuliranjem različitim likovnim tehnikama i materijalima. Pri tome, dokumentiranje dječjih likovnih uradaka služi kao sredstvo otkrivanja djetetovih interesa, njegovih unutarnjih i vanjskih emocionalnih stanja, karaktera, želja i potreba. Svako se dijete u umjetničkom procesu izražava spontano i autentično te eksperimentiranjem otkriva svijet oko sebe kao i vlastitu ulogu u njemu. Uvodni dio ovoga rada pruža općeniti teorijski pregled samog pojma kreativnosti i njegovog značaja u dječjem umjetničkom stvaralaštvu s posebnim naglaskom na područje likovnosti. Također, detaljno se opisuju različite vrste kreativnosti te načini njezina poticanja u ranoj i predškolskoj dobi. Nadalje, u uvodnom dijelu rada pruža se i pregled alternativne Reggio Emilia pedagoške koncepcije u čijem odgojno-obrazovnom procesu dječje umjetničko stvaralaštvo zauzima središnju ulogu, a čiji elementi mogu poslužiti i kao nadahnuće za unaprjeđenje postojeće odgojno-obrazovne prakse.
Središnji dio rada fokusira se na suvremeni i inovativni pristup likovnosti koji je poznat pod nazivom artfulness pristup te se donosi detaljan pregled dostupnih istraživanja o primjeni artfulness pristupa u različitim područjima čovjekovog života. Nadalje, u radu su navedene najčešće likovne tehnike u radu s djecom te njihov doprinos na holistički razvoj djeteta. Također, u nastavku rada istaknuta je kompleksna i izuzetno važna uloga odgojitelja u poticanju likovnog stvaralaštva djece, kao i dobrobiti likovnog stvaralaštva na djetetov optimalan razvoj.
U završnom, praktičnom dijelu rada, donosi se prikaz provedbe likovne radionice u dječjem vrtiću temeljene na artfulness pristupu likovnosti i primjeni nekonvencionalnih likovnih tehnika i materijala. Radionica je uključivala nekonvencionalne slikarske pristupe stvaralaštvu, tj. istraživanje pjene kao likovnog sredstva, upoznavanje koncepta uličnog slikanja, aktivnost akcijskog slikanja te istraživanje koncepta fluidne umjetnosti. Cilj ovog diplomskog rada je naglasiti važnost unaprjeđenja odgojno-obrazovnog rada s djecom s naglaskom na područje likovnosti, i to u skladu sa suvremenim potrebama djeteta pomoću tehnika i materijala koji su svakodnevno dostupni i privlačni te koji mogu unaprijediti djetetov optimalan razvoj.The idea for this thesis originated from observing the everyday needs of children for artistic creation and from exploring and manipulating various creative techniques and materials. Accordingly, documenting children's artworks serves as a means of discovering their interests, internal and external emotional states, characters, desires, and needs. Each child expresses themselves spontaneously and authentically in the artistic process and, through experimentation, discovers the world and their role in it.
The introductory part of this thesis provides a general theoretical overview of the concept of creativity and its significance in children's artistic creation, with a special emphasis on visual arts. It also describes in detail different types of creativity and ways to encourage it in early and preschool age. Furthermore, this section offers an overview of the alternative Reggio Emilia pedagogical concept, in which children's artistic creation plays a central role, and elements of which can serve as inspiration for improving current educational practices.
The central part of the thesis focuses on the contemporary and innovative approach to visual arts known as the artfulness approach and it provides a detailed review of available research on the application of the artfulness approach in various areas of human life. Moreover, the thesis lists the most common artistic techniques used with children and their contribution to the holistic development of the child. It also highlights the complex and significant role of teachers in encouraging children's artistic creation, as well as the benefits of artistic creation for the child's optimal development.
In the final, practical part of the thesis, there is a presentation on implementing an art workshop in a kindergarten based on the artfulness approach to visual arts and the use of unconventional artistic techniques and materials. The workshop included unconventional painting approaches, such as exploring foam as a creative medium, introducing the concept of street painting, engaging in action painting activities, and exploring the concept of fluid art. This thesis aims to emphasize the importance of improving educational work with children, focusing on the field of visual arts, by the contemporary needs of the child. This can be achieved using techniques and materials that are easily accessible and appealing on a daily basis, and which can enhance the child's optimal development
The association between family stress and children's socio-emotional adjustment
No full textObitelj kao sustav ne funkcionira u vakuumu, već je podložna utjecajima različitih vanjskih i unutarnjih čimbenika koji oblikuju dinamiku odnosa i interakcija unutar obitelji. Implicitno se pretpostavlja kako ona izravno utječe na djetetov razvoj, no istovremeno je i sama pod utjecajem šireg društvenog, kulturnog i ekonomskog konteksta.
Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je istražiti povezanost obiteljskog stresa sa socioemocionalnom prilagodbom djece predškolske dobi. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 113 roditelja predškolske djece, u dobi od 4 do 6 godina, iz 12 županija Republike Hrvatske. Od ukupnog broja sudionika 72 su roditelji dječaka i 41 roditelji djevojčica. Istraživanje se temeljilo na strukturiranom upitniku, koji je uključivao Upitnik snaga i poteškoća djeteta (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, SDQ; Goodman, 1997) za evaluaciju socioemocionalne prilagodbe djece te Upitnik stresnih događaja (prilagođen prema Ajduković i Sladović Franz, 2008) za procjenu obiteljskog stresa, uz dodatna pitanja o iznosu mjesečnih troškova usluga dječjeg vrtića i županiji u kojoj žive. Podaci su prikupljeni od svibnja do kolovoza 2024. godine putem online ankete provedene putem Google obrasaca.
Rezultati su pokazali da većina hipoteza nije potvrđena ili su smjerovi povezanosti neočekivani. (1) Nije utvrđena značajna povezanost između eksternaliziranih i internaliziranih teškoća djece i obiteljskog stresa. (2) Umjesto negativne, pronađena je slaba, ali statistički značajna pozitivna povezanost između prosocijalnog ponašanja djece i obiteljskog stresa. (3) Također, nije potvrđena negativna povezanost između iznosa mjesečne naknade vrtića i dječjih teškoća, (4) zatim nije utvrđena pozitivna povezanost između cijene vrti a i prosocijalnog ponašanja. (5) Konačno, sukladno očekivanjima, uočena je negativna povezanost između obiteljskog stresa i iznosa mjesečne naknade vrtića.As a system, the family does not function in a vacuum; rather, it is influenced by various external and internal factors that shape the dynamics of relationships and interactions within the family. It is assumed without explicit mention that the family directly influences the child's development, but at the same time, it is influenced by the broader social, cultural, and economic context.
This study aimed to examine the relationship between family stress and the socioemotional adjustment of preschool children. A total of 113 parents from 12 counties in the Republic of Croatia participated in the research, representing 72 boys and 41 girls aged 4 to 6 years. The study employed a structured questionnaire, which included the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ; Goodman, 1997) to assess children's socio-emotional adjustment and the Stressful Events Questionnaire (adapted from Ajduković and Sladović Franz, 2008) to assess family stress, supplemented by questions on monthly kindergarten fee and participants' county of residence. Data collection took place between May and August 2024 via an online survey administered through Google Forms.
The findings revealed that the majority of hypotheses were either not supported or exhibited associations in unanticipated directions. (1) No significant correlation was identified between children's externalizing and internalizing difficulties and family stress. (2) Instead of a negative correlation, a weak but statistically significant positive association was found between children's prosocial behavior and family stress. (3) Additionally, the negative association between the amount of the monthly kindergarten fee and children's difficulties was not confirmed. (4) No positive association was found between the kindergarten fee and prosocial behavior. (5) Finally, as expected, a negative association was observed between family stress and the amount of the monthly kindergarten fee
Prevention of obesity in preschool children
No full textPretilost je posljednjih desetljeća sve zastupljenija bolest koja se ubrzano širi svijetom te sve više prijeti čovječanstvu. Nažalost, pretilost je bolest koja u sve većoj mjeri zahvaća upravo djecu. Čimbenici koji dovode do pretilosti mogu biti genetski ili okolišni. Sjedilački način života, nedovoljno kretanja i lobe prehrambene navike najviše dovode do stanja prekomjerne tjelesne težine. Unošenjem više hrane nego što je potrebno, organizam dobiva višak energije koja se naposljetku u tijelu pohranjuje kao masne stanice te se na taj način vremenom razvija pretilost. Pretilost dovodi do raznih zdravstvenih i duševnih posljedica koje se ne moraju primijetiti u ranoj dobi, nego se mogu pojaviti u zrelim godinama. Zbog toga je od velike važnosti raditi na prevenciji prekomjerne tjelesne težine.
Svakodnevna tjelesna aktivnost i pravilna prehrana dva su pojma koja su usko povezana jedan s drugim, međusobno se isprepliću i zajedničkim snagama se bore u prevenciji prekomjerne tjelesne težine kako kod odraslih, tako i kod djece. Djeci je potrebno svakodnevno nuditi dovoljno kvalitetnih, nutritivno bogatih obroka kako bi se njihov organizam opskrbio potrebnim mikronutrijentima i makronutrijentima, te im omogućiti svakodnevnu tjelesnu aktivnost.
Svrha ovog rada je anonimnim anketnim istraživanjem ispitati roditelje djece predškolske dobi o navikama i načinu života njihove djece, potaknuti ih na razmišljanje što i kako mogu bolje učiniti kako bi spriječili pretilost kod djece. Nadalje svrha rada je istražiti ima li utjecaj stručna sprema roditelja, mjesečni prihodi u obitelji i broj članova obitelji na razvoj pretilosti kod djece.Obesity is an increasingly prevalent disease in recent decades that is rapidly spreading throughout the world and threatens humanity. Unfortunately, obesity is a disease that in a lot of cases affects children. Factors that lead to obesity can be genetic or environmental. Sedentary lifestyle, insufficient movement and bad eating habits mostly lead to overweight. By consuming more food than is necessary, the body gets excess energy, which is eventually stored in the body as a fat cells, and thus obesity develops over time. Obesity leads to various health and mental consequences that do not have to be noticed at an early age, but can appear in adulthood. That is why it's very important to work on the prevention of excess body weight.
Daily physical activity and proper nutrition are two concepts that are closely related to each other, they intertwine with each other and fight together to prevent overweight in both adults and children. Children need to be provided enough high-quality, nutritionally rich meals every day in order to supply their bodies with the necessary micronutrients and macronutrients, and enable them to exercise daily.
The purpose of this paper is to use an anonymous survey to ask parents of preschool children about their children's habits and lifestyle, to encourage them to think about what and how they can do better to prevent obesity in children. Furthermore, the purpose of the work is to investigate whether the academical education of the parents, the monthly income of the family and the number of family members have any influence on the development of obesity in children
The impact of psysical exercise on development of coordination and strength in preschool children
No full textCilj ovog istraživanja bio je istražiti utjecaj tjelesnog vježbanja na razvoj koordinacije i snage kod djece predškolske dobi. Tjelesna aktivnost igra ključnu ulogu u zdravom razvoju djece, posebice u predškolskom razdoblju kada se postavljaju temelji za daljnji tjelesni, emocionalni, socijalni i kognitivni razvoj. Istraživanje se temeljilo na analizi motoričkih sposobnosti s posebnim na koordinaciju i snagu, te je provedeno na uzorku 38 djece u dobi od 6 do 7 godina. Uzorak je obuhvatio 38 djece iz dječjeg vrtića "Sunce", podijeljenih u dvije skupine: djecu koja sudjeluju u sportskim aktivnostima (19 djece) i djecu koja ne sudjeluju (19 djece). U svrhu diplomskog rada korišteni su testovi za procjenu koordinacije, kao što su poligon natraške i koraci u stranu, te testovi za procjenu snage, kao što su skok udalj iz mjesta i trbušnjaci u 30 sekundi. Rezultati su pokazali da djeca koja sudjeluju u sportskim aktivnostima postižu značajno bolje rezultate u svim provedenim testovima u usporedbi s djecom koja ne sudjeluju. Također, rezultati su pokazali spolne razlike, pri čemu su dječaci u oba slučaja (bez obzira na sudjelovanje u sportu) pokazali bolje rezultate od djevojčica u testovima koordinacije i snage. Na temelju rezultata ovog istraživanja, kao i prethodnih istraživanja navedenih u radu, može se zaključiti da rano uključivanje djece u tjelesno vježbanje ima pozitivan utjecaj na razvoj motoričkih sposobnosti, što naglašava važnost kontinuirane tjelesne aktivnosti u predškolskoj dobi za optimalan rast i razvoj djeteta.The aim of this study was to examine the impact of physical exercise on the development of coordination and strength in preschool children. Physical activity plays a crucial role in the healthy development of children, especially during the preschool period, which lays the foundation for their future physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth. The research focused on analyzing motor skills, with a particular emphasis on coordination and strength, and was conducted on a sample of children aged 6 to 7 years. The sample included 38 children from the "Sunce" kindergarten, divided into two groups: children who participate in sports activities (19 children) and those who do not participate (19 children). For the purpose of this thesis, tests were used to assess coordination, such as the backward obstacle course and side steps, as well as tests to evaluate strength, such as the standing long jump and sit-ups in 30 seconds. The results showed that children who participate in sports activities achieved significantly better results in all the tests compared to children who do not participate. Additionally, the results revealed gender differences, with boys in both groups (regardless of sports participation) outperforming girls in coordination and strength tests. Based on the results of this study, as well as previous research cited in the paper, it can be concluded that early involvement in physical exercise has a positive impact on the development of motor skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous physical activity in preschool age for optimal growth and development of children