EFFECT OF COMMUNITY DANCE ON CHILDREN'S SOCIALIZATION IN CREATIVE ACTIVITIES CENTERS

This paper aimed to examine the value and impact of community dance on the socialization of children in creative activity centers. Community dance, as an approach to human development, focuses on the acceptance of individuality, personal expression and the improvement of self-knowledge. These factor...

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Published in:Sport science 2020-08, Vol.14, p.79
Main Authors: Eleni, Tsompanaki, Georgios, Lykesas
Format: Article
Language:English
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Children & youth
Socialization
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Summary:This paper aimed to examine the value and impact of community dance on the socialization of children in creative activity centers. Community dance, as an approach to human development, focuses on the acceptance of individuality, personal expression and the improvement of self-knowledge. These factors are fundamental to how a person interacts with others. The study sample consisted of twenty-two (n=22) preschool and primary school students (six-seven years and four-five years, respectively) in the context of their education in the centers of creative activities for children (KDAP). The study utilized the sociometric test of social psychology to measure the development of social relationships among the members of the two groups. The findings of the study revealed that the program had a positive impact on social relationships and affected children's cooperation and communication skills.
ISSN:1840-3662
1840-3670