Investigating the Effectiveness of Philosophy Education Based on the Wartenberg Approach on Adolescents' Critical Thinking and Caring Thinking

Authors

    Mohammad Hossein Hashempour PhD student, Department of Psychology, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran
    Hassan Gharibi * Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran [email protected]
    Seifollah Rahmani Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
https://doi.org/10.61838/

Keywords:

Philosophy for Children, Critical Thinking, Caring Thinking

Abstract

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of philosophy education based on the Wartenberg approach on adolescents' critical thinking and caring thinking.

Methods and Materials: The research method was quasi-experimental with a pre-test, post-test, and control group. The statistical population of this study consisted of 12 to 15-year-old adolescents in Tehran Province who lived in residential care centers; 24 adolescents were selected by convenience sampling and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received 12 sessions of philosophy education, while the control group received no training. Research tools included Ricketts' Critical Thinking Questionnaire and Hedayiati's Caring Thinking Questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 26 and covariance analysis.

Findings: The results showed that philosophy education for children had a positive and significant impact on improving adolescents' critical thinking and caring thinking.

Conclusion: Therefore, given the effectiveness of this education on critical thinking and caring thinking, it is recommended to provide this education for adolescents.

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Published

2024-11-11

Submitted

2024-07-02

Revised

2024-10-20

Accepted

2024-10-28

How to Cite

Hashempour, M. H. ., Gharibi, H. ., & Rahmani, S. . (2024). Investigating the Effectiveness of Philosophy Education Based on the Wartenberg Approach on Adolescents’ Critical Thinking and Caring Thinking. Journal of Adolescent and Youth Psychological Studies (JAYPS), 5(11), 47-54. https://doi.org/10.61838/

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