Low levels of after-school hours social interaction and physical activity of 5-7 year olds
Martyniuk, O.J.M., Tucker, P.
· 2011
★ NIFPlay Rating: 3
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
Documents low rates of social interaction and physical activity among young children in after-school hours, raising concerns about reduced opportunities for free play.
