Dramatic Play and Bullying Behaviors in Preschool Children

This study aims to examine the effect of dramatic play-based activities on bullying behaviors in preschool children; and to evaluate the effects of these activities on empathy levels and social interaction skills, thereby revealing the moderating role of individual and environmental factors in this relationship. The hypothesis of the research is as follows. H1: Dramatic play has an effect on bullying behaviors in preschool children.

NCT Number	NCT07371884
Lead Sponsor	Ataturk University
Conditions	Bullying Behavior, Aggressive Behavior
Enrollment	45 participants
Start Date	2025-10-20
Primary Completion	2025-12-29 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-03-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-23