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- Giusti, Matteo, et al.
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Nature Routines and Affinity with the Biosphere: A Case Study of Preschool Children in Stockholm
- 2015
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Ingår i: Children, Youth and Environments. - 1546-2250. ; 24:3, s. 16-42
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Do nature-deficit routines undermine affinity with the biosphere? We assessed social-ecological features in Stockholm that afford nature experiences and analyzed the accessibility of these natural areas to preschools. We then selected preschools with contrasting accessibilities. The nature routines resulting from differing outdoor possibilities in preschool life were investigated in relation to children’s affinity with the biosphere. Preschools with routines closer to nature have children who are more empathetic and concerned for non-human life forms, and more cognitively aware of human-nature interdependence. We conclude that, nature-rich routines in cities significantly correlate with higher children’s ability to develop affinity with the biosphere.
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- Kylin, Maria, et al.
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A Lawful Space for Play: Conceptualizing Childhood in Light of Local Regulations
- 2015
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Ingår i: Children, Youth and Environments. - : Project Muse. - 1546-2250. ; 25, s. 86-106
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The number of children living in Swedish urban areas is increasing at the same time as spaces for children's everyday movement and play are diminishing. In response, the government recently commissioned national regulations and guidelines for planning and designing children's outdoor environments. The effectiveness of the guidelines and methods for assessment of children's places are under debate. This paper presents a case study of a local municipality's child space guidelines. We argue that it is crucial to develop qualitative standards for spatial distribution, design aspects and play values in order to plan and design inclusive, child-friendly cities. Nonetheless, quantifiable, measurable standards for children's designated, allocated places may provide a means of safeguarding children's rights in contemporary political and spatial planning contexts.
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- Lynch, Helen, et al.
(författare)
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From Policy to Play Provision : Universal Design and the Challenges of Inclusive Play
- 2018
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Ingår i: Children, Youth and Environments. - : University of Cincinnati. - 1546-2250. ; 28:2, s. 12-34
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Outdoor environments for children are important sites for social inclusion and play. In the European context, outdoor play provision is typically governed by regional or national policy and informed by international conventions that specifically state that inclusive environments must be made available for all children for their rights to be met. Specifically, universal design is proposed as a way to achieve this goal. However, little is known about national play policy in general, nor the extent to which universal design informs local play provision. This paper focuses on a review of play policy and guidelines carried out in 18 European countries and a national universal design study in Ireland in 2018. Findings identified an overall lack of play policy internationally, and when policy exists, universal design is under-represented. The potential application of the seven principles of universal design to playgrounds is discussed alongside play value principles to maximize successful playspace design. Further exploration of the child's voice in designing for play is warranted to strengthen socio-spatial inclusion and diminish the poverty of experience that many children with disabilities experience in their communities.
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- Prellwitz, Maria, 1960-, et al.
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Are Playgrounds a Case of Occupational Injustice? Experiences of Parents of Children with Disabilities
- 2016
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Ingår i: Children, Youth and Environments. - : Project Muse. - 1546-2250. ; 26:2, s. 28-42
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Occupational injustice refers to a setting or situations that can restrict a person in performing an occupation. Because a playground is a setting that can restrict children with disabilities from the occupation of playing, this paper frames playground accessibility in terms of occupational justice. This study interviewed 18 parents of children with disabilities about their children's experiences with playgrounds. Examining playgrounds from an occupational justice perspective can be a means to advocate for accessible playgrounds as a first step towards helping children with disabilities participate in play activities in this environment.
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