Pretense in chimpanzees
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DOI: 10.1007/s10329-020-00836-z
Abstract: Chimpanzees, especially young ones, have an extraordinary photographic memory for fleeting visual events (Inoue and Matsuzawa 2007). Humans may have lost this kind of memory, in a tradeoff that saw us acquiring the power of… read more here.
Keywords: imagination; use; field; pretense chimpanzees ... See more keywords
A multidimensional investigation of pretend play and language competence: Concurrent and longitudinal relations in preschoolers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cogdev.2020.100870
Abstract: Abstract Play is an important tool for children’s social interactions and cognitive skills. The current study examines the links between pretend play and language in 119 Turkish preschoolers at two time points tested one-year apart… read more here.
Keywords: language competence; pretend play; play; time ... See more keywords
Engagement in social pretend play predicts preschoolers’ executive function gains across the school year
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecresq.2021.03.005
Abstract: Abstract Recent experimental evidence suggests that engaging in pretend play can improve children's executive functions (EFs). Yet, evidence regarding how play relates to the development of EF remains sparse. The current study investigated whether preschoolers’… read more here.
Keywords: social pretend; play; year; pretend play ... See more keywords
Why Do the Children (Pretend) Play?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2017.08.001
Abstract: Pretend play appears to be an evolved behavior because it is universal and appears on a set schedule. However, no specific functions have been determined for pretend play and empirical tests for its functions in… read more here.
Keywords: pretend play; play; children pretend;
Evaluating Qualities of Pretend Play: Classroom Observations and Teacher Perceptions
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DOI: 10.1080/10409289.2025.2557639
Abstract: ABSTRACT Research Findings: This study evaluates how play themes of fantastical, sociodramatic, and realistic are rated and endorsed differently by both observers and teachers. In Study 1, the free play behaviors of 59 preschoolers (M = 48.18 months;… read more here.
Keywords: fantastical play; play; pretend play; play themes ... See more keywords
The Dynamics of Pretend Play: Exploring Organization, Elaboration, and Imagination in Early Childhood
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DOI: 10.1080/10409289.2025.2562146
Abstract: ABSTRACT Pretend play is a fundamental aspect of early childhood development, fostering cognitive, social, and emotional growth. This study explores the dynamics of pretend play engagement, focusing on three key dimensions – Organization, Elaboration, and… read more here.
Keywords: organization elaboration; pretend play; play; early childhood ... See more keywords
Investigating the effect of digitally augmented toys on young children’s social pretend play
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DOI: 10.1080/14626268.2019.1653928
Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper takes an interaction design approach to explore how children perceive augmented toys, assign symbolic meaning, and perform pretence socially in technology-mediated playing. We developed a system with three kinds of toys—each with… read more here.
Keywords: investigating effect; effect digitally; pretend play; augmented toys ... See more keywords
Dramatic pretend play games uniquely improve emotional control in young children.
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DOI: 10.1111/desc.12603
Abstract: Pretense is a naturally occurring, apparently universal activity for typically developing children. Yet its function and effects remain unclear. One theorized possibility is that pretense activities, such as dramatic pretend play games, are a possible… read more here.
Keywords: emotional control; dramatic pretend; play; pretend play ... See more keywords
Four-year-old children's pretend play complexity during free play and story stem play and associations with maternal sensitivity.
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DOI: 10.1111/sjop.12920
Abstract: Theory and research have linked pretend play in early childhood with the development of language and theory of mind. In 102 mother-child dyads at 4.5 years, we examined whether (1) introducing a story stem (a play… read more here.
Keywords: sensitivity; play; play complexity; pretend play ... See more keywords
Fostering children’s social pretend play competence and social skills through play tutoring: What is the mechanism of change?
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DOI: 10.1177/01650254221108163
Abstract: Training studies have shown the positive effects of play tutoring on children’s social skills. This study investigates whether the theoretically suggested mechanism of change—social pretend play quality—explains the effect of play tutoring on social pretend… read more here.
Keywords: social pretend; play tutoring; social skills; play ... See more keywords
Parent assessment of their child’s play: A psychometric study on the Pretend Play Enjoyment Developmental Checklist
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DOI: 10.1177/03080226241296363
Abstract: Introduction: Play is a crucial occupation of children’s that requires reliable and valid assessment. This study aimed to investigate validity and reliability of the parent version of the Pretend Play Enjoyment Developmental Checklist (PPE-DC). Methods:… read more here.
Keywords: child; play; pretend play; assessment ... See more keywords