02678nam a22002537a 4500 20231106172027.0 231106b ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 0007-0998 RIEBPL Library 370.1505 Gillian M. Waters, Georgina R. Tidswell,and Eleanor J. Bryant Mothers' and fathers' views on the importance of play for their children's development: Gender differences, academic activities, and the parental role (Journal Article) UK : Wiley and sons ,December 2022 1571-1581 p. British Journal of Educational Psychology,Volume92, Issue4 ***______{For Hard Copy, Please visit Library.}________*** Abstract- Background Play is a main driver of children's cognitive and social development and is crucial for educational success (Paediatrics, 119, 2007 and 182). In recent years, however, parents and schools are under pressure to prioritize academic targets over play. Aims The current research investigated parents' views about three aspects of their children's play and academic activities. Sample Predominantly highly educated UK parents (109 mothers and 49 fathers) were recruited via social media. Method Participants were asked to complete an amended online version of the Preschool Play and Learning Questionnaire (International Journal of Behavioral Development, 28, 2004 and 97). The questionnaire consisted of 25 items covering three themes: the importance of play for children's development, the importance of academic activities, and the importance of parents' role in their children's development. The independent variables were the gender of the parent, the gender of their child, and the age group of their child (4–7 years, or 8–11 years). Results Parents rated play higher than academic activities or their own roles, but the difference was not noteworthy. However, fathers rated academic activities and the parents' role significantly higher than mothers did. In addition, parents of girls rated academic activities and their own role significantly higher than parents of boys. Conclusions The findings of the current research highlight gender divisions between parents and towards boys and girls regarding the importance of education. Gender roles appear to influence the way parents think about the academic activities their children partake in. academic activities gender learning parental role parents play http://117.217.123.85:8001/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=44742 PER 0 0 0 0 RIEBPL RIEBPL 2023-11-06 0 370.1505 2023-11-06 00:00:00 2023-11-06 PER 44758 44757