On the Mental Representation of (Un)Healthy Tooth: (Un)Healthy Tooth Profiles among Children

Maria R. Dias and Nádia P. Simões

Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, 2016, vol. 6, issue 1, 110

Abstract: Objectives- A descriptive study of exploratory character with the objective to determine the representation of a healthy tooth and an unhealthy tooth, associated with the concept of dental decay. Methods- Children of both genders (880), distributed in six age groups of low socio-economic level, some already having prior contact with the dentist and others not. Three instruments were used- a sociodemographic questionnaire, pictograms representation protocols and drawing content analysis grid. Results- Content analysis on the drawings indicates significant discrepancies, inherent to the pictorial profiles. Conclusion- The results point to the need of developing educative tools for oral health.

Date: 2016
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