ERIC Number: EJ1009439
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-May
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-0907-5682
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Meanings of Play among Children
Glenn, Nicole M.; Knight, Camilla J.; Holt, Nicholas L.; Spence, John C.
Childhood: A Global Journal of Child Research, v20 n2 p185-199 May 2013
The purpose of this study was to examine meanings of play among children. Thirty-eight students aged 7-9 years from a suburban public school in Western Canada participated in focus groups. Data analysis revealed participants saw almost anything as an opportunity for play and would play almost anywhere with anyone. However, they perceived parents to have somewhat different views regarding play. The children frequently described adults as restricting play opportunities. This study therefore revealed that children had a relatively unrestrained view of play and these findings may be useful for helping to ensure that adults facilitate, rather than hinder, children's play.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Play, Children, Public Schools, Suburban Schools, Student Attitudes, Parent Attitudes, Attitude Measures, Parent Role, Elementary School Students, Peer Relationship, Art Activities, Creativity, Geographic Location, Misconceptions, Interviews
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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