CHILDREN’S PERCEPTION OF PLAY SPACES IN AL-WEHDAT REFUGEE CAMP IN AMMAN, JORDAN

This study uses a child-centered approach to explore how children in Al-Wehdat Refugee Camp in Amman perceive and use play spaces. Through participatory drawings, focus groups, and field observation, the research highlights the central role of informal spaces in everyday play and shows how children negotiate issues of safety, parental authority, and neighborhood dynamics in shaping their play experiences. In doing so, the study also underscores the importance of integrating child-centered perspectives into refugee camp planning and humanitarian responses, where play remains an essential yet overlooked dimension in children’s well-being.