Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

4-25-2025

Keywords

behavior, child play preferences, childhood, children, children’s play, European countries, gender-egalitarian, gender differences, gender-typed play, impact sources, media, North American, parents, peers, play, research, Sweden, teachers, variations

Disciplines

Developmental Psychology

Abstract

While children vary greatly in their play preferences, research has shown that gender differences in play tend to emerge fairly young.  These gender differences may be influenced by a variety of sources.  Parents, peers, teachers, and media all impact on children’s play.  Such gender differences have been documented in North American and European countries, including those that are fairly gender-egalitarian, including Sweden.

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