Horticultural Practices for Children

The Effect of Hortıcultural Practices on Internet Addiction, Social Skills and Stress Levels in Children

The study was conducted with a parallel group randomized controlled experimental design to determine the effect of horticultural practices on internet addiction, social skills and stress levels in children. The children underwent horticultural practices for 6 weeks. Children were given a post-test at the end of the intervention program (week 6), a first follow-up three months after the intervention and a second follow-up six months later.

Inclusion Criteria:

• studying in the 6th and 7th grade of secondary school
• volunteering to participate in the research
• consent by the family for participation in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

- the presence of a disease against the materials to be used in horticultural practices (pollen, plant, seed and fertilizer allergy, etc.)