The value of using an evolutionary framework for gauging children's well-being
Bjorklund, D.F., Pellegrini, A.D.
· 2002
★ NIFPlay Rating: 8
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
Bjorklund and Pellegrini argue that evolutionary developmental psychology provides essential criteria for assessing children's wellbeing, with free play as a key evolved developmental need.
