Chinese mothers' profile which values both play and academics predicts better developmental outcome in young children
Hu, B.Y., Fan, X., Wu, Y., LoCasale-Crouch, J.
· 2014
★ 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
Identifies a maternal belief profile that values both play and academic learning in Chinese families, finding this balanced profile predicts better cognitive and social-emotional outcomes.
