Can playfulness be stimulated? A randomized placebo-controlled online playfulness intervention study
Proyer, R.T., Gander, F., Brauer, K., Chick, G.
· 2021
★ NIFPlay Rating: 4
Rating Scale
10 Rigorous play-specific science
6–9 General biological science
5 Sound play research (uncontrolled)
1–4 Less rigorous / indirect
0 Indirect but high value
RCT testing whether an online intervention can increase adult trait playfulness, finding significant effects on playfulness, wellbeing, and depression compared to a placebo condition.
