Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Çukurova Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, cilt.50, sa.2, ss.1184-1209, 2021 (ESCI)
The aim of this study was to examine the perceptions of mothers' and their children
regarding the children’s misbehaviour and the mothers’ response to it. The research
was carried out through the action research approach, which is a qualitative research
methodology. The research data were collected through interviews, training
evaluations, and participant diaries. The data analysis was carried out using content
analysis. The study participants consisted of children attending nursery school in the
Anamur district of Mersin, Turkey and the mothers of these children. The action
research process began with the interview and observation data from the participating
children. In light of the information obtained from these data, interviews were
conducted with the mothers to determine their needs as well as identify their
difficulties with their children’s misbehaviour. As a result of the mothers’ interviews,
training was prepared to utilize expert opinion to improve the mothers' experiences
who had been struggling with their children’s misbehaviours. As a result of the study, it
was seen that mothers used physical violence as discipline/punishment to address
their children’s misbehaviour. By analyzing the data obtained from the participants,
the needs of the mothers struggling with the children’s misbehaviours were
determined. An action plan was prepared in line with this needs analysis. As a result of
the training according to the action plan, it was concluded that the mothers
recognized their mistakes and learned from their deficiencies. It was also found that
mothers noticed that their relationship with their children had changed positively.
Additionally, it was concluded that the trainings should be repeated at certain intervals
and that the children’s fathers should also participate.