Preschool Teachers' Perspectives on Sharing Children's Photos on Social Media: Empirical Findings

Abstract

The aim of this study is to explore the views of preschool teachers on the sharing of children's photographs on social media. This study used the case study method, one of the qualitative research designs. We selected the study group using a convenience sampling method. The sample of this study consists of 16 female teachers working in kindergartens and preschools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in Nigde Province. The teachers in the study group were interviewed face-to-face, one-on-one, and the data were collected through in-depth interview techniques, and open-ended questions were asked to the teachers. Each interview lasted approximately 10-15 minutes. The data were analyzed using content analysis. The study found that all teachers took photographs of children throughout the day. The study found that teachers mostly photographed children during activity times, and most of them thought that there was no harm in this situation.