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Children's outdoor play

Exploring parental concerns about children's safety and the changing nature of childhood

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ID8942809
AuthorsG Valentine (0000-0002-9103-9415, University of Sheffield), John McKendrck (Glasgow Caledonian University)
Year1997
Volume28
Issue2
Pages219-235
Publication date1997-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueGeoforum (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0016-7185 • E-ISSN: 1872-9398
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/s0016-7185(97)00010-9
OpenAlexW2061719583
LanguageEN
Citations received234
References cited38

Developmental psychology · Early childhood · Geography · Neighbourhood (mathematics · Children's Rights and Participation · Homelessness and Social Issues · Psychology · Urban Green Space and Health

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Unique citing works234
Citations per year8,07
Citation span1997 - 2026 (30)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedYes
Citation typesNeutral: 230

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