Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: In today's crisis of values, the demand for more trust between people, who will then shape social contexts and institutions, becomes more urgent than ever. However, since trust, by definition, refers to the vulnerability that one person shows to another because of the expectations that the former has for the positive behavior of the latter (Mishra, 1996. Tuzun, 2007), it is important to consider what creates that trust. Purpose: The role of theatre in education in creating social relationships of trust between primary school children. Methodology: A quantitative methodological approach was followed, and results were analyzed through the statistical program SPSS 26.0. Results: Social relationships between children over time, although they cannot be evaluated by their teachers themselves due to the limited time available, are an existing phenomenon. The children, having understood the position of their classmate, in the context of the lesson, have accepted his diversity, as a result, ending up in sharing experiences with each other, either inside or outside the school environment. However, even though social relations may not be successful, the course has at least helped in respect for others, which has a positive impact even in marginalization phenomena. Conclusion: Theater in education can be the means to create social relationships in children who have attended it for a reasonable period of time, because, with the techniques and reflection it offers, it helps children develop social skills, which can, in turn, create social relationships. Article visualizations:
Authors: Pandelis Kiprianos, Maria A. Spyropoulou
Institution: University of Patras
Language: English
Topic: Creative Drama in Education
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410877865