An Essay on the Importance of Defining Playfulness: Engendering Playfulness in Caregivers as a State, Trait, and Skill

Date of Award

Spring 6-13-2014

Document Type

Doctoral Research Paper

Degree Name

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Organizational Unit

Graduate School of Professional Psychology

First Advisor

Judith E. Fox

Second Advisor

Hale Marti

Third Advisor

Jaqueline Schwartz

Copyright Statement / License for Reuse

All Rights Reserved
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Keywords

Playfulness, State, Trait, Skill, Caregivers

Abstract

It appears to be well established that play is extremely important. A great deal of research has been dedicated to understanding the effects and function of play, yet there appears to be significant disagreement about the definition of playfulness. In this article, the author outlines the varying research arguing for playfulness to be defined as a state, a trait and a skill. Additionally, the author addresses the implications that such definitions have in the clinical setting. It is asserted that only through understanding, assessing and intervening in each of the three dimensions of playfulness can a clinician engender caregivers to be more playful with their children. Strategies that clinicians can use to assess and provide interventions in each of the three dimensions are proposed.

Copyright Date

6-2014

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

Rights Holder

Ashley Sward

Provenance

Received from author

File Format

application/pdf

Language

English (eng)

Extent

31 pgs

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