Effect of AI-Based Image Generation on Children's Ecological Footprint Awareness

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of artificial intelligence-based image generation on children's ecological footprint awareness. The study is designed as a two-group randomized controlled trial and will be conducted with children aged 60-72 months attending two public preschools in Turkiye. Children will be randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. Children in the intervention group will take part in a 20-minute AI-based image generation activity on ecological footprint topics, while children in the control group will receive no intervention. Ecological footprint awareness will be measured in both groups before the intervention (pretest) and 20 days after the intervention (posttest). The study seeks to determine whether AI-based image generation increases children's ecological footprint awareness.

Inclusion Criteria (intervention and control groups): * Child has adequate visual, auditory and cognitive abilities to participate in the study * Written informed consent obtained from the parent(s) * Complete data collection form * Child is 60-72 months of age Exclusion Criteria: * Child does not have adequate visual, auditory or cognitive abilities to participate in the study * Informed consent not obtained from the parent(s) * Incomplete data collection form * Child is not 60-72 months of age