Rough and tumble play quality: theoretical foundations for a new measure of father–child interaction

Fletcher, Richard; StGeorge, Jennifer; Freeman, Emily

doi:10.1080/03004430.2012.723439

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“…Studies of mother and father caregiving provide evidence for variation and similarity across mothers’ and fathers’ parenting behaviors with their young children (e.g., Barth & Parke, 1993; Clarke-Stewart, 1980; Cox, Paley, Payne, & Burchinal, 1999; Lamb, 1978; Parke, 1996; Paquette, 2004; Weinraub, 1978; Youngblade & Belsky, 1992). For example, several domains of parenting have been described as “more common” among fathers than mothers, including teasing (Labrell, 1994), rough-and-tumble play (Fletcher, Sr. George, & Freeman, 2013; Paquette & Dumont, 2013; Parke, 1996), and greater encouragement of risk-taking and sex socialization (Fitzgerald, 1977; Power, 1981). However, research also identifies several points of convergence across parents, including the exploration during play (Power, 1985), developmentally appropriate styles of communication (Belsky, 1984), and general levels of sensitive caregiving (Notaro, & Volling, 1999).…”

Section: Sensitive Parenting and Children's Early Cognitive Developmentmentioning

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Mothers' and fathers' sensitivity and children's cognitive development in low-income, rural families

Mills‐Koonce

Willoughby²,

Zvara³

et al. 2015

Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology

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This study examines associations between maternal and paternal sensitive parenting and child cognitive development across the first 3 years of life using longitudinal data from 630 families with co-residing biological mothers and fathers. Sensitive parenting was measured by observational coding of parent-child interactions and child cognitive development was assessed with the Bayley Scales of Infant Development and the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scales of Intelligence. There were multiple direct and indirect associations between parenting and cognitive development across mothers and fathers, suggesting primary effects, carry-forward effects, spillover effects across parents, and transactional effects across parents and children. Associations between parenting and cognitive development were statistically consistent across mothers and fathers, and the cumulative effects of early parenting on later cognitive development were comparable to the effects of later parenting on later cognitive development. As interpreted through a family systems framework, findings suggest additive and interdependent effects across parents and children.

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Section: Sensitive Parenting and Children's Early Cognitive Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mothers' and fathers' sensitivity and children's cognitive development in low-income, rural families

Mills‐Koonce

Willoughby²,

Zvara³

et al. 2015

Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology

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“…Fathers do engage in more rough‐and‐tumble play with their children, especially with their sons. Rough‐and‐tumble play promotes the development of their son's attachment and self‐regulation and reduces aggressive behavior (Dumont & Paquette ; Fletcher, StGeorge, & Freman, ; Paquette & Bigras, ; Paquette & Dumont, ).…”

Section: Prevalence Of Specific Reported Adverse Childhood Experiencementioning

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Psychology of Boys at Risk: Indicators From 0–5

Golding¹,

Fitzgerald

2016

Infant Mental Health Journal

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In utero and during the first 5 years of life, boys face unique risks as a result of neurobiological and environmental factors. This introductory article to the Special Issue describes the background of this gender-specific inquiry and outlines some of those risks, drawing attention to the areas that will be covered in depth in the following contributions. We also describe the basis of this inquiry as the link between early life and the subsequent difficulties that adolescent boys and many young men face, and pay particular attention to the circumstances of young men of color and to the growing knowledge about the contributions of fathers to boys' development.

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“…Section 2 comprised 21 items related to outdoor environment provision including time allocated to outdoor play; equipment and resources; physical features of the environment; natural/artificial elements in the environment; pedagogical beliefs and practices; and the influence of EC regulations on outdoor play provision. (Fletcher et al 2013;Sandseter 2007). Table 1 categorises survey items in relation to their potential affordances for PA and risky play based on the work of Heft (1988) and Sandseter (2009).…”

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Affordances for Risk-Taking and Physical Activity in Australian Early Childhood Education Settings

Little

Sweller

2014

Early Childhood Educ J

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Motor competence and physical activity (PA) patterns are established during the early childhood years. Early childhood education (ECE) settings are an important context for children's engagement in physically active play. This paper reports the findings from an online survey examining resources, spaces and affordances for PA and risk-taking in outdoor play provision at 245 ECE centres across Australia. Centres were generally well resourced to promote physical play and provide a diverse range of experiences that support PA and motor development, although varied in terms of opportunities for risk-taking in play. Most respondents believed the environment at their centres supported children's engagement in moderate to vigorous PA, however, regulatory restrictions relating to recommended height limits on climbing apparatus and having insufficient space were identified as factors limiting opportunities for challenging, physically active play. Outdoor space and teacher support are identified as important factors in childhood settings to promote PA and risk-taking. The emphasis on outdoor environments as a mediator of physically active play should be beneficial in directing limited resources to the provision of environments that are most likely to produce positive PA outcomes.

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Rough and tumble play quality: theoretical foundations for a new measure of father–child interaction

Cited by 109 publications

References 50 publications

Mothers' and fathers' sensitivity and children's cognitive development in low-income, rural families

Mothers' and fathers' sensitivity and children's cognitive development in low-income, rural families

Psychology of Boys at Risk: Indicators From 0–5

Affordances for Risk-Taking and Physical Activity in Australian Early Childhood Education Settings

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