FORMATION OF POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN BOYS AND GIRLS OF PRESCHOOL AGE IN JOINT ACTIVITIES

Abstract

The formation of harmonious interpersonal relationships in preschool age is one of the key factors in a child’s socialization and successful adaptation to society. At this stage, the development of primary communication skills, the acquisition of social norms, the understanding of emotional reactions, and the adoption of interaction strategies with peers take place. A significant role in this process is played by joint activities, which contribute to the child’s social potential, ability to cooperate, provide mutual assistance, and constructively resolve conflict situations.

One of the key characteristics of children's interaction is the gender aspect, as it is in preschool age that initial ideas about role differences between boys and girls are formed. The successful assimilation of gender norms affects the development of interpersonal relationships, empathy, and tolerance, as well as the ability to respond adequately to the behavior of peers. At the same time, there is a growing need in modern society to cultivate a new culture of inter-gender interaction, based on the principles of equality, mutual respect, and constructive coexistence.

Despite a significant body of research in social psychology, pedagogy, and developmental psychology, the issue of forming positive relationships between boys and girls in preschool age remains insufficiently studied. Of particular relevance is the question of the influence of an organized pedagogical environment on the development of harmonious relationships, fostering respect for gender differences, and promoting effective social adaptation of the child.