Allen Kelly-Ann, Berger Emily, McLean Louise, Leif Erin, Warton William, Tuck David, Hammer Marie, Fleer Marilyn
School of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
Well-being Science Centre, Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
Aust J Psychol. 2025 Feb 16;77(1):2463949. doi: 10.1080/00049530.2025.2463949. eCollection 2025.
Belonging is a critical determinant of well-being in early childhood, yet empirical research on this concept for children aged 3 to 8 is limited. Aims: This study aimed to identify factors that promote belonging in children aged 3-8 to address the gap in existing research.
The project involved the "Draw, Write, Tell" method to capture children's perspectives on belonging through drawings and verbal responses. Parents and caregivers administered the survey to their children.
The study found that children's understanding of belonging included themes such as happiness, safety, friendship, inclusion, and a caring environment. Unique aspects of belonging were noted between different age groups, highlighting developmental differences.
This project provides a foundational basis for understanding belonging from the perspective of young children.
归属感是幼儿幸福感的关键决定因素，但针对3至8岁儿童这一概念的实证研究有限。目的：本研究旨在确定促进3至8岁儿童归属感的因素，以填补现有研究的空白。
该项目采用“画、写、讲”方法，通过绘画和口头回答来捕捉儿童对归属感的看法。父母和照顾者对他们的孩子进行调查。
研究发现，儿童对归属感的理解包括幸福、安全、友谊、包容和关爱的环境等主题。不同年龄组之间的归属感存在独特方面，突出了发展差异。
该项目为从幼儿角度理解归属感提供了基础依据。
