ERIC Number: EJ1450495
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 23
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ISSN: ISSN-0264-3944
EISSN: EISSN-1468-0122
"I Feel the Cards Are Mutually Beneficial"- Understanding the Parent's View on the Use of the Friendship Cards for Emotional Literacy and Conflict Management
Amanda Bezzina; Stephen Camilleri
Pastoral Care in Education, v42 n4 p448-470 2024
Research talks about the importance of the family in the development of social and emotional competencies of children. In this paper, we wanted to explore whether the Friendship cards (FC) (a theoretically derived preventive educational game) helped to improve the relationship between the participants and their children and whether it helped in the development of other social and communicative skills. Semi-structured interviews were used with parents from different countries. All these parents attended a 4-day online training course which dealt with the theoretical aspect, the presentation of the cards and practical ways on how to use these cards within the family context. Results from this study indicated that the tool enhances the social and emotional learning of children and adolescents in a fun and experiential way. The tool also enhances emotional expression, emotional regulation and conflict management, creating a safe space where communication can be facilitated. The research presented in the paper provides insights on how the FC can be used to enhance a positive relationship and how communication can make a difference.
Descriptors: Social Emotional Learning, Family Role, Parent Attitudes, Visual Aids, Parent Education, Children, Adolescents, Emotional Development, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationship, Friendship, Conflict Resolution, Self Control, Problem Solving, Foreign Countries, Educational Games, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Malta; Poland; Netherlands
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