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Effects of Laughter Yoga and Finger Puppet Play in Preschool Children

NCT07496476 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2026-03-27

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Summary

This study aimed to examine the effects of Laughter Yoga and Finger Puppet on preschool children's play behavior, social-emotional well-being, and psychological resilience. 90 children in Buca, İzmir, were randomly assigned to three groups: Laughter Yoga, Finger Puppet, or a Control group. The Laughter Yoga group participated in two sessions per week for four weeks, and the Finger Puppet group participated in two sessions per week for two weeks. Data were collected with the help of parents and teachers using questionnaires and observation scales.

Conditions

  • Laughter Yoga
  • Psychological Well Being
  • Psychological Resilience

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Laughter Yoga

The Laughter Yoga intervention consisted of two sessions per week for four weeks. Each session included guided laughter exercises, playful movements, and breathing techniques led by a trained instructor.

BEHAVIORAL

Finger Puppet

The Finger Puppet intervention consisted of two sessions per week for two weeks. Each session included interactive finger puppet activities guided by the researcher, designed to encourage imaginative play, improve social-emotional skills, and promote psychological resilience in preschool children.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Izmir Democracy University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
36 Months
Max Age
72 Months
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-31
Primary Completion
2025-04-07
Completion
2025-05-12

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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