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AuthorIhmeideh, Fathi
Available date2020-05-15T00:15:04Z
Publication Date2019
Publication NameEducation 3-13
ResourceScopus
ISSN3004279
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2017.1399152
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/14936
AbstractThe study investigates parents' perceptions of and engagement with their children's play in the context of Qatar. Quantitative data were collected using a questionnaire that was administered to parents of children aged 4-7 years old in Doha. A total sample of 240 parents responded to the questionnaire. Findings indicated that Qatari parents valued the importance of play to their children's development and learning. In addition, parents showed a moderate level of engagement with their children's play. The findings also indicated that physical play was the most common type of play in which parents are engaged with their children, followed by discovery play. Moreover, significant correlations were found between parents' perceptions of children's play and their engagement with all play types. In addition, significant differences were observed in parents' perceptions of and engagement with children's play based on parents' socio-demographic variables. These findings highlight the importance of extending children's play in all children's educational levels, and getting parents involved in children's play activities. 2017, 2017 ASPE.
Sponsorchildren aged
Languageen
PublisherRoutledge
Subjectchildren's play
early years education
family play
parental engagement
Play
TitleGetting parents involved in children's play: Qatari parents' perceptions of and engagement with their children's play
TypeArticle
Pagination47-63
Issue Number1
Volume Number47
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