How teacher’s conception of perceive emotion regulation in children:

Focusing on the child–teacher relationship

Abstract

This study aimed to elucidate how teachers perceive emotion regulation in kindergarten children, and how children develop relationship with a teacher. Interview with a lead teacher of a five-year-old kindergarten classes was conducted using the in-depth talking method . She regarded emotion regulation as a change in the mindset of children. Specifically, considered that emotion regulation not only facilitates their problem-solving skills but also helps children confront problems result from them; she believedz that five-year-old children naturally acquire this ability.