Parent-Child Symbolic Play: Three Theories in Search of an Effect.

Bornstein, Marc H.; Tamis-LeMonda, Catherine S.

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Publication Date: 1995

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Parent-Child Symbolic Play: Three Theories in Search of an Effect.

Bornstein, Marc H.; Tamis-LeMonda, Catherine S.

Developmental Review, v15 n4 p382-400 Dec 1995

Reviews research on influences on children's symbolic play. Finds little support for the effects of child-adult symbolic play interactions on child solitary play. Discusses three theoretical perspectives that should support these effects: attachment, ethological, and scaffolding theories. Reconsiders the essence of specific variables affecting children's symbolic play. (JW)

Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Child Behavior, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cultural Influences, Ethology, Family Influence, Infants, Mothers, Parent Influence, Parent Role, Preschool Children, Pretend Play, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Theory Practice Relationship, Toddlers

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Language: English

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