Types of Computer Game and Abilities of Children's Visual Perception

컴퓨터게임 유형과 유아의 시지각 능력

  • 이은주 (창신초등학교병설유치원) ;
  • 이소은 (충북대학교 생활과학대학 아동복지학과)
  • Received : 2003.06.30
  • Accepted : 2003.07.31
  • Published : 2003.10.01

Abstract

This research was conducted to comprehend the effects of computer games on the development children's visual perception. First, the effects of experience of computer games on children's visual perception abilities was analyzed. Second, the effects of different types of computer games on children's visual perception abilities were examined. And third, the interaction effects of sex and computer game types were examined. The subjects of this study were 78 5-year-olds engaging public kindergarten located in Cheung-Ju. To analyse data, percent, mean, standard deviation, and ANCOVA were used. The results showed that children's visual perception abilities were improved significantly with the experience of computer games. And the improvement of children's visual perception varied significantly according to the type of computer game. No interaction effects were found between a child's sex and the types of computer games.

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