Abstract
This research paper analyzes the impact of folk children's play songs on the Psychological Development of children, specifically within the multi-ethnic social background of the Matara District in Sri Lanka. These songs are categorized using the theoretical frameworks of Vygotsky's Social Development Theory, Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, and Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences.
The study explains in detail how the rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, and repetitive lines embedded in play songs enhance children's Memory, and how group activities foster Social Harmony. Based on the findings, it is concluded that these songs serve as a "Psychological Treasure" in early childhood education and personality formation.
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How to Cite
சிறுவர் உள விருத்தியில் நாட்டார் சிறுவர் விளையாட்டுப் பாடல்களின் வகிபாகம்: ஓர் ஆழமான உளவியல் மற்றும் சமூகவியல் பகுப்பாய்வு: The Role of Folk Children’s Play Songs in Child Psychological Development: An In-Depth Psychological and Sociological Analysis. (2026). Tamilmanam International Research Journal of Tamil Studies, 7(01), 43-50. https://doi.org/10.63300/tm0701012606
