The Effectiveness of a Training Program in Satisfying Psychological Needs of Kindergarten Children

Abstract

The present study aimed at examining the effectiveness of a training program in satisfying psychological needs of kindergarten children. The psychological needs scale was administrated. The sample of the study consisted of (71) male and female children between (5-6) years old from Deana kindergarten in AL-Moquablain District. The sample was divided into a control (N=34), and an experimental group (N=37). The researcher used the means and ANCOVA to answer the questions of the study. The finding of the study showed that there were significant differences in the degrees of satisfying the psychological needs due to the training program. The findings of the study also showed no significant differences due to gender or the interaction between gender and program.