Are We Having Fun Yet? an Exploration of the Transformative Power of Play
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9020482 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gwen Gordon (Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, Holy Names University, Saybrook Institute, corresponding author), Sean Esbjörn‐Hargens (John F. Kennedy University), Sean Esbjörn-Hargens (John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, California) |
| Year | 2007 |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 198-222 |
| Publication date | 2007-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Humanistic Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-1678 • E-ISSN: 1552-650X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0022167806297034 |
| OpenAlex | W1965906848 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 8 |
In an effort to understand the transformative potential of adult play, this article explores a developmental model that outlines the unfolding complexity of play in light of the evolution of consciousness. It correlates specific play forms with developmental stages and shows how forms of play can both instigate and support transitions between stages. It further outlines how characteristics intrinsic to play support the evolution of consciousness
Cognitive science · Consciousness · Developmental psychology · Epistemology · Power (physics · Sociology · Transformative learning · Child Therapy and Development · Ego Development and Educational Practices · Identity, Memory, and Therapy · Neuroscience · Philosophy · Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2012 - 2025 (14) |
| Highly cited | No |