Manuscript Title:

CARTOON VIOLENCE ATTITUDE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN: A DESCRIPTIVE CORRELATIONAL STUDY

Author:

SARAH ABDEL MOHSEN KAMAL, Dr. WAFAA OSMAN ABD EL- FATAH, Dr. NAHLA ABDALLAH ABD EL TAWAB

DOI Number:

DOI:10.5281/zenodo.21063765

Published : 2026-06-23

About the author(s)

1. SARAH ABDEL MOHSEN KAMAL - Clinical Instructor of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing Badr University in Cairo, Egypt.
2. Dr. WAFAA OSMAN ABD EL- FATAH - Professor of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing – Capital University, Egypt.
3. Dr. NAHLA ABDALLAH ABD EL TAWAB - Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing – Capital University, Egypt.

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Abstract

Background: Primary school age is a dynamic phase of rapid growth and development; children experience advancements and are easily influenced. Aim: this study aimed to assess the correlation between Cartoon violence and psychological well-being among primary school children. Design: A descriptive correlative research design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at Pyramids I national School. Subjects: A purposive sampling of 190 students. Data collection Tools: Three tools were used for data collection. Tool I: structed interviewing questionnaire, was used to assess sociodemographic characteristics of both students and parents. Tool II Attitude Scale for children towards carton violence, was used to assess children’s attitude towards cartoon violence. Tool III Stirling well-being scale, was used to assess children’s level of psychological wellbeing. Results: The study shows that more than two third of first graders and, more than half of six graders have positive level of attitude about cartoon violence, two fifth of studied children had good psychological wellbeing. Conclusion: There is a highly negative correlation between total attitude toward carton violence and psychological wellbeing. Recommendation: Design an educational program aimed at teachers in schools and conduct interactive, well-structured sessions by school nurses or psychiatric nursing experts.


Keywords

Cartoon Violence Attitude, Primary School, Psychological Wellbeing.