The Developmental Function of Play and Its Relevance for Transactional Analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20178419 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Diana Shmukler, Merle Friedman |
| Year | 1988 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 80-84 |
| Publication date | 1988-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Transactional Analysis Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0362-1537 • E-ISSN: 2329-5244 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1177/036215378801800202 |
| OpenAlex | W2463135069 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 4 |
The conditions that facilitate the development and expression of play in children are examined, and the importance of the “holding environment” (Winnicott, 1971, p. 130) is highlighted. The authors' central thesis is that the experience of enough Free Child activity lays the foundation for the development of a healthy Adult. The clinical implications of this approach are related to Berne's (1962) description of the therapy process
Cognitive science · Developmental psychology · Psychotherapist · Transactional analysis · Transactional leadership · Child Therapy and Development · Computer Science · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Educational and Psychological Assessments · History · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,06 |
| Citation span | 1991 - 2014 (24) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |