Teaching healthy lifestyle behaviors based on philosophical thinking to preschool children: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The promotion of a healthy lifestyle among preschool children is essential for establishing their future habits. Evidence indicates that the incorporation of philosophical thinking-encompassing critical, creative, and compassionate thought-can significantly contribute to children's cognitive and moral growth, thereby positively affecting their health-related decisions. This research evaluated the effects of imparting healthy lifestyle practices through philosophical thinking to preschool children.

Methods

This randomized controlled trial involved 120 preschoolers, who were randomly assigned to intervention groups for children, parents, and a control group. Educational sessions were conducted in the intervention groups of preschool children and parents using variou

SUBMITTER: Khoramaki Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11771040 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature