Cognitive Behavioral Science behind the Value of Play: Leveraging Everyday Experiences to Promote Play, Learning, and Positive Interactions. (2nd April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Schlesinger, Molly A.; Hassinger-Das, Brenna; Zosh, Jennifer M.; Sawyer, Jeremy; Evans, Natalie; Hirsh-Pasek, Kathy
• Is Part Of: Journal of infant, child, and adolescent psychotherapy. Volume 19:Number 2(2020)
• Page Start: 202
• Page End: 216
• Publication Date: 2020-04-02
• Subjects: Child psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Adolescent psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Infant psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.891405
• DOI: 10.1080/15289168.2020.1755084
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1528-9168

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Participating in play affords physical, social, and cognitive benefits. Here, we review the cognitive behavioral science literature highlighting the value of play and describe the different types of play along with the evidence linking play to positive outcomes for children in areas such as social-emotional, cognitive, academic, and social-emotional development. Several case studies demonstrate how educators, caregivers, and community members can integrate low-cost, evidenced-based playful learning interventions into community settings to impact children where they live.