Search

Play Behavior Typology in the Schoolyard (6-9 years old)

Introduction and aim

Children are not a homogenous group, and they have different preferences for play. To create and build school playgrounds that can enhance active play for all children, it is essential to understand the cultural practices that influence and are influenced by play-related activities in the schoolyard.

Our study aimed to establish a play behavior typology based on the play of children aged 6 to 9 in the school playground.

Our study

This cross-sectional study took place in five Danish school playgrounds. We used a combination of playground observations and go-along focus group interviews with 6-9-year-old children to identify and describe a play typology of the different kinds of play behavior in the schoolyards.

Timeline

The study runs from 2023-2024.

Results

We discovered various types of play behaviour characterized by distinct activities and use of facilities. This suggests that diverse intervention strategies may be required in the school playground to increase engagement in play among different groups of children.

Funding

This study is funded by KOMPAN. 

Research Team

Research Team

Projects

Explore our institute’s active engagement in developing playgrounds’ future through innovative research and current projects.

Briefs

We are dedicated to sharing valuable insights from research studies and reviews through concise and accessible publications.

Articles

Explore our article database for a comprehensive array of global research and insights, offering diverse perspectives and knowledge.

News

Stay up-to-date and engaged through the latest news, project updates, events, and activities specific to playground research.