Correlation between children’ s adaptation to kindergarten and their temperament type / 上海预防医学

ABSTRACT

[Objective] To explore the relationship between children ’ s adaptation to kindergarten and their temperament type . [ Methods ] Initial survey A self-made questionnaire was used to collect the relevant information.After that,a behavior screening questionnaire (BSQ) for 3 to 7 year old children was applied to assess the temperament type of those who were new to the kindergarten .Longitudinal studyChanges in children ’ s behavior in the kindergarten and at home were recorded by using a self-made obser-vation sheet in order to know their adaption situation .All participants were followed up 5 weeks. [ Results] Inadaptation to kindergarten was found to be obvious among children who were new to the kin-dergarten and the time needed for their adaption was one month .Adaption to kindergarten in children with positive temperament was much better than those with negative temperament (P<0.05). [Conclusion] The temperament type of children is correlated to their kindergarten adaption .