Effects of Kindergarten Education on the Social and Cognitive Development of Saudi and International Students

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  • Author(s): Yusra Zaki Aboud (ORCID Yusra Zaki Aboud (ORCID 0000-0003-4432-3592); Rommel Alali (ORCID Rommel Alali (ORCID 0000-0001-7375-4856)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of International Students. 2023 13(4):380-403.
  • Publication Date:
    2023
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Journal of International Students. 4005 Spurgeon Drive #6, Monroe, LA 71203. Tel: 318-600-5743; Fax: 318-342-3131; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://www.ojed.org/index.php/jis/index
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      27
    • Education Level:
      Early Childhood Education
      Elementary Education
      Kindergarten
      Primary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Foreign Countries; Cognitive Tests; Kindergarten; Social Development; Cognitive Development; Early Childhood Education; Arabs; Foreign Students; Mothers; Young Children; Parent Background; Educational Attainment; Gender Differences; Family Income; Cognitive Ability; Correlation; Interpersonal Competence
    • Subject Terms:
      Saudi Arabia
    • Subject Terms:
      Cognitive Abilities Test
    • ISSN:
      2162-3104
      2166-3750
    • Abstract:
      This study explores the influence of kindergarten care on the social and cognitive development of Saudi Arabian and international students in early childhood education in Saudi Arabia. A mixed-methods approach assessed the development of 302 children, aged between 5 years and 11 months to 7 years, and their mothers in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. The study utilized the Cognitive Abilities Tests (CogAt) and the Social Skills Scale (SSS), considering variables like gender, kindergarten type, family income, and maternal education. Results indicate a significant correlation between children's social and cognitive development, with cognitive abilities potentially predicting social skills. Mothers' responses suggest that while kindergarten plays a crucial role in children's development, it remains insufficient for optimal social and cognitive growth. This study highlights the growing focus on kindergartens in Saudi Arabia for their potential to boost cognitive development and academic success.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2024
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1416627