Keywords

children, play, research, social development, emotional development, cognitive development

Abstract

Children spend much of their youthful energy engaged in play. Indeed, play, in its various forms, represents a serious business – not only for the active participations, but also for students of the phenomenon. To many researchers, play is viewed as a generative fore in children's social, emotional, and cognitive development (see Rubin, Fein, & Vandenberg, 1983; Saracho & Spodek, 1998; Fromberg & Bergen, 1998). The extent to which children engage in play with others is of added developmental significance. In light of the complexity and developmental significance of children's play and especially play with peers, it seems important to examine whether children who fail to engage others in social play are at risk for negative consequences.

Original Publication Citation

Cheah, C. S. L., Nelson, L. J., & Rubin, K. H. (2001). Non-social play as a risk factor in social and emotional development. In A. Goncu & E. Klein (Eds.), Children in play, story, and school (pp. 39-71). NY: Guildford.

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2001

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7528

Publisher

Guildford Press

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Family Life

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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