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EJ633423 PS532245
Title: Play Memories from Childhood to Adulthood.Author(s): Sandberg, Anette
Source: Early Child Development and Care, v167 p13-25 Apr 2001
Publication Date: 2001
ISSN: 0300-4430
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Research (143)
Journal Announcement: CIJMAR2002
This retrospective study incorporating drawing and group discussion examined the
memories
of 478 university students in Sweden regarding their play at 4 age
periods: 3-6 years, 7-12
years, 13-18 years, and adult. Findings indicated
that ages 7-12 years were especially
important for play memories: people,
place, and interaction were all considered important
influences or components
of play memories. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Adolescents; Adults;
Age Differences; Children; *College Students; Fantasy;
*Memory; *Play; Recall
(Psychology)
Identifiers: *Retrospective Studies (Psychology)

