Dereli, Esra2020-03-262020-03-2620090301-2212https://dx.doi.org/10.2224/sbp.2009.37.10.1419https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12395/23536The aim of this study was to investigate the permanence of the effect of a social skills training program for children in increasing skills relating to solving social problems and understanding others' feelings during the preschool period (children aged 6 years). A total of 55 children took part in the research (35 in the experimental group and 20 in the control group). A social skills training program was taught to the children in the experimental group for 2 hours a week over 22 weeks and it was found that it significantly affected their social problem-solving skills and understanding of others' feelings. Results of posttest scores of the children and their scores after I year indicated that the Social Skills Training Program for Children maintains its effects.en10.2224/sbp.2009.37.10.1419info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccesssocial skills training programchildrensocial problem solvingunderstanding others' feelingsArticle371014191427Q3WOS:000274762500014Q4