The Approach of Children’s Literature Towards Adjustmental, Emotional, Behavioral Disorders and The Bibliotherapy Method

Abstract

This study aims to present the strategies, techniques, and suggestions for psychological therapy and behavioral improvement processes in children's books in the context of bibliotherapy approach. In this study, 35 books which deal with adjustmental, emotional and behavioral disorders and suggested solutions for these disorders were examined.The issues mentioned in 35 books and inspirations, suggestions and practices were evaluated via document analysis method.. As a result of content analysis, the 35 books were separated into three groups among themselves as books that cover anxiety disorder, books that cover anger issues and books that cover other adjustmental, emotional and behavioral disorders. In conclusion; it was identified that the most discussed topic is anxiety disorder among the books that cover "anxiety disorder", "anger issues" and "other adjustmental, emotional and behavioral disorders" such as nail-biting, computer addiction, twitching, jealousy, loneliness, boredom, sorrow, falsehood, complaining, perfectionism, constant desire to be in the forefront, sleep problem. In most books, being in connection with good social relations, sharing feelings, conducting various physical and mental activities stand out as important suggestions emphasized for resilience. In the construction of the books, the own effort of an individual is primarily brought to the fore in terms of the solutions of psychological issues and getting help from an adult is proposed. It is only observed in a few books that consulting a psychologist or an expert is placed in the middle of the construction of the work. In the books, mothers and fathers are warned about especially making the child feel their love much more and spending quality time.