Analysis of Students' Opinions on National and International Painting Competitions Held in Secondary Schools
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| Title: | Analysis of Students' Opinions on National and International Painting Competitions Held in Secondary Schools |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ersin Eren Akgöz |
| Source: | i.e.: inquiry in education. 2025 17(2). |
| Availability: | Center for Inquiry in Education. National Louis University, 122 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603. Tel: 800-443-5522 x2277; e-mail: digitalcommons@nl.edu; Web site: https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/ie/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 25 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Secondary Education Elementary Education Grade 5 Intermediate Grades Middle Schools Grade 6 Grade 7 Junior High Schools Grade 8 |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes, Painting (Visual Arts), Competition, Secondary School Students, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Stress Variables, Psychological Patterns, Individual Development, Creativity, Friendship |
| Geographic Terms: | Turkey (Ankara) |
| ISSN: | 2154-6282 |
| Abstract: | This research explores student perceptions of national and international painting competitions organized by school administrations in secondary schools. The study research group comprises 400 students enrolled in grades five through eight at a secondary school in the Çankaya district of Ankara province in Türkiye during the 2023-2024 academic year, while the sample consists of 352 students who returned the distributed questionnaires. The qualitative aspect of the research focuses on students who qualified to participate in national and international painting competitions. Quantitative data were collected using the questionnaire developed by Gündüz and Yazici (2012), while qualitative data were obtained through interviews designed by the researchers following quantitative analysis. The findings indicate that most students view painting competitions positively, considering them necessary for education and valuable in adding excitement and opportunities for social interaction. However, a significant number of respondents expressed feelings of sadness in the event of losing and noted that competition participation led to stress. Key themes identified through qualitative analysis reveal that students believe painting competitions contribute to their personal growth, foster creativity, and enhance friendships. The mixed-method approach included qualitative phenomenological analysis, ensuring an in-depth understanding of students' experiences and attitudes. This study underscores the importance of painting competitions in educational contexts, emphasizing their role in enriching students' experiences both academically and socially. It also highlights areas for addressing student stress related to competition participation. These findings offer meaningful insights for education policy and suggest directions for future research on promoting positive engagement in school-organized competitions. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1491543 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This research explores student perceptions of national and international painting competitions organized by school administrations in secondary schools. The study research group comprises 400 students enrolled in grades five through eight at a secondary school in the Çankaya district of Ankara province in Türkiye during the 2023-2024 academic year, while the sample consists of 352 students who returned the distributed questionnaires. The qualitative aspect of the research focuses on students who qualified to participate in national and international painting competitions. Quantitative data were collected using the questionnaire developed by Gündüz and Yazici (2012), while qualitative data were obtained through interviews designed by the researchers following quantitative analysis. The findings indicate that most students view painting competitions positively, considering them necessary for education and valuable in adding excitement and opportunities for social interaction. However, a significant number of respondents expressed feelings of sadness in the event of losing and noted that competition participation led to stress. Key themes identified through qualitative analysis reveal that students believe painting competitions contribute to their personal growth, foster creativity, and enhance friendships. The mixed-method approach included qualitative phenomenological analysis, ensuring an in-depth understanding of students' experiences and attitudes. This study underscores the importance of painting competitions in educational contexts, emphasizing their role in enriching students' experiences both academically and socially. It also highlights areas for addressing student stress related to competition participation. These findings offer meaningful insights for education policy and suggest directions for future research on promoting positive engagement in school-organized competitions. |
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| ISSN: | 2154-6282 |
