Browsing by Author "Vartiainen, Kaisa"

The aim of the thesis is to examine how the children's picturebook series describes the interaction between characters. Previous studies show the undeniable importance of interaction for the development of an individual's sense of belonging, which is a prerequisite for experiencing well-being. This thesis is built on an understanding of seeing children`s literature as an reflection of reality. The research material consists of three children's picturebooks written by Veera Salmi and illustrated by Elina Warsta in 2016-2018. The research was conducted as a content analysis, using Urie Bronfenbrenners ecological systems theory as a theoretical framework. The thesis analyzed both the text and the illustrations. Content analysis proceeded so that at first the works were read several times, after which the sections referring to the research questions were collected in the tables. Based on the tables, an analysis was conducted to interpret the interaction described in the books. The analysis revealed, that interaction is connected to the characteristics of the individual, such as temperament. The child most actively involved in the interaction was also the most interacting. Similarly, the retreating child had the least interaction situations. The study also revealed that the factors surrounding the society affect the individual's ability to act as a member of the group.