Motivating school playgrounds for tweens
The WHERE, WHAT, and WHY
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4485833 |
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| Authors | T T Amholt (0000-0002-3996-1496, Frederiksberg Hospital, corresponding author), Charlotte Skau Pawlowski (0000-0003-1407-613X, University of Southern Denmark), Mette Toftager (0000-0002-6736-3725, University of Southern Denmark), Jasper Schipperijn (0000-0002-6558-7610, University of Southern Denmark) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 342-360 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Play (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2159-4937 • E-ISSN: 2159-4953 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/21594937.2024.2425534 |
| OpenAlex | W4404528235 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 51 |
School playgrounds are important for children’s health and development, but tweens (children aged 9–12) have been overlooked in playground research. Using an integrated analysis in an explanatory mixed-methods sequential study design, we analyzed and integrated data from three studies aiming toward a wholistic understanding of tweens’ playground behavior that can guide practitioners. The study included four Danish school playgrounds, and data from accelerometers and GPS devices, structured observations, and go-along group interviews. Through a merging analysis with both quantitative and qualitative results, we produced interrelated analyses that pointed to themes of tween’s playground use. For practical implications, the findings speak for implementing motivating and active playgrounds for tweens by designing and building (1) social areas for tweens to hang out and engage in talkative play with their friends, (2) challenging play opportunities that fit the competence level and size of tweens, and (3) physically activating areas such as ball game areas and climbing equipment
Forensic engineering · Mathematics education · Sociology · Child Development and Digital Technology · Digital Games and Media · Engineering · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Psychology
Mixed Methods Research
Self-Determination Theory
Risky Play and Children’s Safety
The natural environment as a playground for children
The social context of school playground games
Meaningful integration within mixed methods studies
Landscape as Playscape
Accelerometer Data Collection and Processing Criteria to Assess Physical Activity and Other Outcomes
Integrative data analysis
What is the Relationship between Risky Outdoor Play and Health in Children? A Systematic Review
A classification of motivation and behavior change techniques used in self-determination theory-based interventions in health contexts.
Physical Activity During School Recess
Interrater agreement and interrater reliability
Global trends in insufficient physical activity among adolescents
The hidden value of in-between spaces for children’s self-directed play within outdoor school environments
Where are tweens active in school playgrounds? A hot-spot analysis using GPS, accelerometer, and GIS data
Putting self-determination theory into practice
Exploring Children’s Views on Important Park Features
Designing Activating Schoolyards
Influence of Neighborhood Built Environments on the Outdoor Free Play of Young Children
Children's Perceptions of the Use of Public Open Spaces for Active Free-play
The impact of playground design on play choices and behaviors of pre-school children
Giving children a voice
Like a soccer camp for boys’
Where do children usually play? A qualitative study of parents’ perceptions of influences on children's active free-play
Objective Measures of the Built Environment and Physical Activity in Children
Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research
Investigating the use of playgrounds by tweens
Tales from the playground
Adult Play
Multiple methods in qualitative research with children
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