The power of pretend: unveiling the role of play complexity in self-regulation among polish preschool children
= .07, p = .352). Structured pretend play may support behavioral self-regulation in preschoolers, while its role in emotional self-regulation remains unclear. Further research should explore additional play characteristics and contextual factors influencing self-regulation.
Authors
- N.M. Józefacka
- I. Korucu
- M.M. McClelland
Institutions
- Oregon State University (US)
- Uniwersytet SWPS (PL)
- Florida Atlantic University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Experimental Child Psychology
- Published
- 2026-04-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jecp.2026.106525
- Primary Topic
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Uniwersytet Pedagogiczny im. Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie