FEARS AND WORRIES OF YOUNG CHILDREN AS EXPRESSED IN A CONTEXTUAL PLAY SETTING
- 1 November 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
- Vol. 26 (6) , 981-987
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7610.1985.tb00611.x
Abstract
One hundred 5- and 6-year-old children were studied with a contextual play technique in order to gain insight into their fears and worries. Sex differences and differences relating to questioning procedure were examined. The discussion included the potential usefulness of the method and some implications for parents and teachers.Keywords
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