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Briefs

At the World Playground Research Institute, we are dedicated to sharing valuable insights from research through concise and accessible publications called Briefs. Our Briefs provide summaries of key research findings and their implications, serving as a valuable resource for policy and decision makers.

Briefs

  • A child-friendly neighborhood supports the fundamental needs of children’s daily lives and promotes their physical, emotional, and social development. However, parents’ perception of a neighborhood as child-friendly can influence where they choose to live and how comfortable they feel letting...

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  • Playgrounds offer numerous health benefits, serving as spaces for physical activity, social interaction, stress relief, and motor skill development. However, not all communities have equal access, and distance from home can significantly impact how often families visit and use them....

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  • Research shows that school playgrounds are important for children’s health and development. However, tweens (children aged 9–12) have been an overlooked group in playground research. To investigate how to build attractive playgrounds for tweens, a study by Amholt and colleagues...

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  • Active outdoor play is crucial for children’s health and development, and playgrounds in public open spaces, such as parks or community areas, provide an ideal space for it. However, the importance of these playgrounds’ use for health and well-being is...

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  • Active outdoor play is crucial for children’s health and development, and playgrounds in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)* centers provide an ideal space for it. However, the importance of these playgrounds’ use for health and well-being is still unclear....

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  • Outdoor play is vital for children’s physical, mental, and social well-being. However, urbanization and the growing use of digital devices have significantly reduced opportunities for outdoor activities in recent years. To combat this issue, researcher Avin Khalilollahi has dedicated her...

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