Abstract:

The development of social status starts in preschool period. Family variables may also influence on social status. The aim of this research is to evaluate of preschool children’s social status in relations to family variables (mother-father education levels, mother’s employment, father job, mother-father age, whether or not to have sibling, number of sibling, gender of sibling). A relational survey method was used in this study. The sample of the study consisted of 400 preschool children of 5-6 years old who were attending preschools located in Denizli. The Form of Personal Information Picture Sociometry Scale were used for data collecting in the study. Personal Information Form was completed by kindergarten teachers. Picture Sociometry Scale was applied to the children individually by the teachers. According to the results, significant differences was found in social status of children related to mothers-father education levels, mother’s employment, father age, whether or not to have sibling and number of sibling. Also, father job, mother age and gender of sibling not to be effective on social status of children.

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