Research on children’s play: Analysis of developmental and early education journals from 2005 to 2007

Author(s): Cheng, Mei-Fang; Johnson, James A.
Date Issued: January 2010
Description: An investigation of types of play studies, comparisons of the difference between the way play is examined by educational and developmental researchers, and a presentation of major themes that emerge from a content analysis of over 1,000 recent peer reviewed articles that include the term ‘play’ in the title, abstract or as a key word in 4 early childhood journals and 4 developmental science journals from 2005 to 2007
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Journal Title: Early Childhood Education Journal
Volume Number: 37
Issue Number: 4
Page Range: 249-259
Topics: Research & Evaluation Methods

Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Interventions/Curricula > Social & Emotional
ISSN: 1573-1707 Online
1082-3301 Paper
Peer Reviewed: yes
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