Adult Attitudes and Beliefs regarding Play on Lana'i

This article describes how adult attitudes toward play on the Hawaiian island of Lana'i reflect the connection between play and culture. It is based on a study of ninety-two caregivers (parents, grandparents, and other adult custodians), primarily representing individuals of Filipino, part Hawa...

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Published in:American journal of play 2011-12, Vol.3 (3), p.356
Main Author: Holmes, Robyn M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beliefs
Caregiver Attitudes
Caregiver Child Relationship
Caregiver Role
Caregivers
Child Caregivers
Community Surveys
Cultural Relevance
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Hawaiians
Interviews
Risk
Role Perception
Social Cognition
Social Values
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Summary:This article describes how adult attitudes toward play on the Hawaiian island of Lana'i reflect the connection between play and culture. It is based on a study of ninety-two caregivers (parents, grandparents, and other adult custodians), primarily representing individuals of Filipino, part Hawaiian, and Japanese heritages. These respondents completed a survey about the value of play for their children, the types of play they encouraged or discouraged, and the extent and nature of their own involvement in their children's play. The caregivers acknowledged the importance of play for their children and its developmental benefits, particularly those connected to culture. In keeping with the more collectivist ideology of Pacific Rim cultures, the caregivers encouraged types of play that fostered social skills such as cooperation, sharing, and group play. They strongly discouraged types of play that might harm or injure children. And they acknowledged the need for caretakers to set aside time to participate in their children's play. (Contains 6 tables.)
ISSN:1938-0399