Developing a culturally based play inventory from the perspectives of Hong Kong parents and children: a content analysis method. Issue 7 (3rd October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Siu, Angela; Keung, Chrysa
• Is Part Of: Education 3-13. Volume 50:Issue 7(2022)
• Page Start: 868
• Page End: 879
• Publication Date: 2022-10-03
• Subjects: Culturally based inventory -- play type -- parental involvement -- kindergarten -- content analysis method; Education -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Education, Primary -- Periodicals; Education, Elementary -- Periodicals; 372.942
• DOI: 10.1080/03004279.2021.1915356
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0300-4279

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Using a content analysis method, this study develops a culturally based inventory of play categories from parents and children reports and explores how such types of play varies in environment and time. A total of 171 parent–child dyads from 13 Hong Kong kindergartens participated in the study. Results reveal that play practices reported from Hong Kong parents and children are categorised into four types. Data from parents and children show that a high frequency of symbolic and sociodramatic play is arranged on weekdays, whereas place-specific activity is the most frequently arranged in weekends. The qualitative quotes from parent and children interviews share the consistent view which reflects symbolic and sociodramatic play as the most liked activities. However, findings exhibit the inconsistent view on the most wanted play activities. Implications of these findings and suggestions about parental involvement and play facilitation for children are discussed.