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Play, creativity, and adaptive functioning: implications for play interventions

S W Russ1

  • 1Psychology Department, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106-7123, USA.

Journal of Clinical Child Psychology
|December 29, 1998
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Play is crucial for creative problem-solving, aiding everyday coping and adjustment. Further research into play interventions is needed to understand its specific benefits for various populations.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Play is increasingly recognized for its role in cognitive and affective development.
  • Creative problem-solving is essential for adaptation and coping with daily challenges.
  • Existing research links play to enhanced creative cognitive and affective processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the theoretical and empirical literature on the importance of play in creative problem-solving.
  • To explore the implications of play for developing effective play interventions.
  • To identify research gaps in understanding play's impact on creativity and coping.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of theories and research on play and creative cognitive processes.
  • Review of theories and research on play and creative affective processes.

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  • Analysis of existing play intervention studies and their methodologies.

    • Main Results:

    • Play is strongly associated with the development of creative problem-solving abilities.
    • Creative problem-solving serves as a vital resource for everyday coping and adjustment.
    • Current play intervention studies often lack specificity in targeting play aspects and outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Play is fundamental for fostering creative problem-solving skills.
    • Targeted play interventions are needed to leverage play's benefits for coping and adjustment.
    • A comprehensive research program integrating laboratory findings, play techniques, and population-specific interventions is recommended.