Dramatic play cuts bullying in preschoolers, study finds
NCT ID NCT07371884
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether dramatic play activities can help reduce bullying behaviors in preschool children. Researchers worked with 45 children aged 3-6 who had no learning or communication issues. The goal was to see if acting out scenarios could boost empathy and social skills, making kids less likely to bully or be bullied.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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45 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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3 to 6 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being in the 3-6 age group * No learning difficulties * No communication problems * Speaking Turkish * No chronic illnesses * Suitable/willing to work in a group Exclusion Criteria: * Child receiving a chronic diagnosis * Child leaving school * Desire to leave work * Child not adapting to group work
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Locations
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Atatürk University
Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)
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