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The After-School Programme: An Arena for Interaction with Others through Body Movements in Play

Løndal, Knut
Journal article, Peer reviewed
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Date
2010
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Løndal, K. (2010). The After-School Programme: An Arena for Interaction with Others through Body Movements in Play. Phenomenology & Practice, 4 (1), 30-51   http://phandpr.org/index.php/pandp/article/view/58/111
Abstract
This article investigates how the body movements in children’s play are related to their

interaction with others. Qualitative material was gathered from close observation and qualitative

research interviews among eight- and nine-year-old children in an after-school programme

(ASP) in Norway. The theoretical perspective is phenomenological. The study shows that body

movements in the children’s self-chosen and child-managed play outdoors are extensive and

arise from play situations where children spontaneously seek interaction with others. Such bodily

interaction occurs largely in small groups of best friends or in larger groups that come together as

the participants undertake the same activity. The children’s body movements play a significant

role in their interaction with others and can be interpreted as a fulfilment of their seeking such

interaction. Based on the findings, it is recommended that self-chosen and child-managed play

outdoors be encouraged in the ASP. While extensive body movements arise out of interaction in

play, the play may also contribute to the children’s health and development. The ASP can fill a

complementary function to institutions with structured and adult-controlled activities.
Publisher
Thompson Rivers University
Series
Phenomenology & Practice;4 (1)

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