Understanding the development of peace concept in Children’s drawings

• Reza Samadi, Ali Mohammad Rezaei Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Semnan University, Iran
• Ali Akbar Amin Beydokhti Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran
• Mahmood Najafi, Farahnaz KianErsi Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran

Abstract

This study aimed at finding thinking content of 63 boys at the age of 6-13 who are studying in schools located in districts 3 and 4 of Tehran in terms of the peace concept in drawing using qualitative research methodology of phenomenography. Findings implied that the peace concept included developed and social dimensions in each age group indicating the transformational process of this concept in children. In conclusion, it is essential to pay attention to developmental capacities of peace concept in order to have children with practical and real skills in relation with the peaceful life for a healthy future.