Developing a culturally based play inventory from the perspectives of Hong Kong parents and children: A content analysis method

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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. Copyright © 2021 ASPE.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)868-879
JournalEducation 3-13
Volume50
Issue number7
Early online date16 Apr 2021
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Citation

Siu, A., & Keung, C. (2022). Developing a culturally based play inventory from the perspectives of Hong Kong parents and children: A content analysis method. Education 3-13, 50(7), 868-879. doi: 10.1080/03004279.2021.1915356

Keywords

  • Culturally based inventory
  • Play type
  • Parental involvement
  • Kindergarten
  • Content analysis method

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