Play with Parents and Other Care Givers in Diverse Family Structures: Influences on Children's Play Experiences, Cognitive Growth, and Social-Emotional Development
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| Title: | Play with Parents and Other Care Givers in Diverse Family Structures: Influences on Children's Play Experiences, Cognitive Growth, and Social-Emotional Development |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ozlem Cankaya, Salim Hashmi, Dana Haugen |
| Source: | American Journal of Play. 2026 18(1):27-64. |
| Availability: | The Strong. One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607. Tel: 585-263-2700; e-mail: info@thestrong.org; Web site: https://www.museumofplay.org/journalofplay/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 38 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Play, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Participation, Child Caregivers, Family Structure, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Social Development, Emotional Development, Cultural Differences, Toys, Computer Use, Influence of Technology, Sex Role |
| ISSN: | 1938-0399 1938-0402 |
| Abstract: | The authors trace the evolution of the involvement of parents and other care givers in play using research on the topic and identifying the gaps in this research. They note that parents and care givers are often the play partners of children who invite them into their play for various reasons, including to facilitate play, to observe play, and to engage actively in play. The authors examine cultural differences in attitudes toward play and highlight significant social changes involving play. They explore children's engagement in play with care givers in diverse family structures consisting of parents, single parents, same-sex parents, grandparents, and extended family members. They explore the influences on this engagement, including socioeconomic conditions, the availability of play environments and materials, and the impact of technology and care giver gender roles within diverse family structures. Throughout, the authors underscore the benefits of parents and other care givers becoming involved in their children's play, particularly in fostering the cognitive, social, and emotional development of the children. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1504410 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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