Play Therapists' Attitudes Toward Using Technology in the Playroom

The use of technology such as Internet, cell phones, televisions, and video games is a staple part of many children and adults' lives (Harwood et al., 2011; Hull, 2015; National Association for the Education of Young Children & the Fred Rogers Center, 2012). Professionals disagree about the...

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Published in:International journal of play therapy 2020-01, Vol.29 (1), p.1-8
Main Authors: Gavin, Sandra, Meany-Walen, Kristin K., Murray, Meegan, Christians, Alicia, Barrett, Molly, Kottman, Terry
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer Games
Female
Human
Internet
Male
Management Personnel
Mobile Phones
Play Therapy
Technology
Television
Therapist Attitudes
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Summary:The use of technology such as Internet, cell phones, televisions, and video games is a staple part of many children and adults' lives (Harwood et al., 2011; Hull, 2015; National Association for the Education of Young Children & the Fred Rogers Center, 2012). Professionals disagree about the appropriateness of technology in play therapy settings (e.g., Hull, 2015; Landreth, 2012; Ray, 2012). We surveyed 40 registered play therapists or registered play therapist supervisors to specifically address play therapists' attitudes and experiences using technology in play therapy. Support for using technology in playrooms was mixed; we defined and provided examples of the 5 themes that emerged from the interviews.
ISSN:1555-6824
1939-0629
DOI:10.1037/pla0000104