AN ANALYSIS OF THE TEXTS IN THE 6TH-GRADE TURKISH LANGUAGE TEXTBOOK IN TERMS OF CHARACTER STRENGTHS

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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v22.n4.3661

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Character Strengths, VIA Classification, Textbook Analysis, Qualitative Research

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the texts in the 6th-grade Turkish language textbook in terms of character strengths. The general purpose of the research is to reveal the function of these texts in shaping students’ character development. The VIA Classification of Character Strengths was used as the main analytical framework. The study was conducted using the document analysis design, one of the qualitative research methods, and the texts were evaluated through content analysis. Findings indicate that the most frequently emphasized character strengths are zest, curiosity, love of learning, and love/be loved. However, humility was not represented at all, while forgiveness, originality, and self-regulation appeared at a limited level. Overall, the results show that Turkish textbooks contribute not only to students’ linguistic and reading skills but also to their cognitive, emotional, and social development.

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2025-11-25

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Bulut, B., Kocaoglu, S., & Kana, F. (2025). AN ANALYSIS OF THE TEXTS IN THE 6TH-GRADE TURKISH LANGUAGE TEXTBOOK IN TERMS OF CHARACTER STRENGTHS. Veredas Do Direito, 22, e223661. https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v22.n4.3661

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