Effect of Cooperative Games on Aggressive Behaviour of Children

The present study investigated the effect of cooperative games on children's aggressive behaviour during and after play sessions. The sample consisted of 39 children (4 to 6 years old) from fourclasses in two nursery schools. To study the above said parameter, cooperative games were designed. Aggressive behaviours of selected children were measured before, during and after play sessions. During baseline, it was found that in nursery schools children mostly participated in competitive games resulting in an increase in aggressive behaviours. However, when cooperative games were played, subsequently physical as well as verbal aggressive behaviours decreased during and after play periods. The movement towards cooperative games can be beneficial for mental health as it would promote better team spirit, sportsmanship, empathy, cooperative spirit and reduce frustration and aggression (physical and verbal) both inside and outside classroom.