Development and Efficacy of a Game Play Program to Enhance Self-understanding, Interpersonal, and Logical-Mathematical Intelligences in 5-Year-Olds

Objects: This study aimed to develop a game play program to enhance self-understanding, interpersonal, and logical-mathematical intelligences in 5-year-olds and verify its effectiveness. Method: A total of 16 children (7 boys and 9 girls) aged 5 years were randomly assigned to either an experimental (n = 8) or control group (n = 8). The program provided to the experimental group comprised interventions in the form of various games designed to improve self-understanding, interpersonal, and logical-mathematical intelligences. Pre- and post-tests were conducted for both groups to analyze the program's effectiveness. The control group received access to the program after the post-test. Results: The experimental group showed significant improvements in self-understanding, interpersonal, and logical-mathematical intelligences from pre-test to post-test, whereas no significant changes were observed in the control group. Conclusion: The findings confirm that the game play program has a positive impact on enhancing self-understanding, interpersonal, and logical-mathematical intelligences in 5-year-olds.