Children's play in cross-cultural perspective: a new look at the six cultures study

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 34 • Published In • Pages: 318-338 •
By Edwards, Carolyn Pope

Abstract

This study reanalyzes data from a previous study on variations in children's play from the Six Cultures project. Data described four types of play: role play, fantasy play, imaginative play, and creative-constructive play. Results shed light on the interplay between cultural, historial, economic and material conditions on the type and amount of play, as well as gender differences in play.

Samples

Sample Used Coded Data Comment
OtherOther ResearchersSix Cultures data

Hypotheses (1)

HypothesisSupported
The effects of social, economic, and material factors on children's play in six different cultures are discussed.UNKNOWN
Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Kate Cummings  Amelia Piazza