The Effects of Stereotyped Toys and Gender on Play Assessment in Children Aged 18-47 Months |
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| Authors: | ISABELLE D CHERNEY LISA KELLY-VANCE KATRINA GILL GLOVER AMY RUANE BRIGETTE OLIVER RYALLS |
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| Institution: | 1. Creighton University;2. University of Nebraska , Omaha, USA;3. University of Nebraska , Omaha, USA |
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| Abstract: | The goals of the present study were to identify the impact particular stereotyped toys have on young children's complexity of play; to identify how these behaviours may influence children's cognitive development using play assessment; and to ascertain the toys that would be most appropriate for use in play assessment sessions. A total of 30 children who ranged in age from 18-47 months were observed playing for 30 minutes in a playroom. Analyses revealed that higher levels of play complexity were only manifested when children played with female stereotyped toys. The implications for practitioners of this and other findings are discussed. |
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