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Title
Imagination Looks Different for Gen-Alpha: Social Play in Early-Childhood Development and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Description
The COVID-19 Pandemic has had a significant impact on various aspects of society, including early child development (0 years old to 5 years old). Compared to historical events, the COVID-19 Pandemic’s effects are close to those of the Great Depression regarding business closures, levels of stress and anxiety, and the number of job losses that occurred, which will be written about in future textbooks. This literature review will discuss the theoretical history of social play and the appropriate play levels based on a child's age. Then, the thesis will explain the importance of social play during early childhood. Finally, the article will debrief the differences in play behavior noticed between pre-pandemic and post-pandemic teachers and caregivers and the potential long-term effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Thesis will end with a discussion of advisory websites directed to parents regarding the issue. While the full extent of the long-term effects is still being studied, evidence suggests that the pandemic has negatively affected child development in several ways, including social isolation and emotional health and well-being.
Date Created
2023-12
Contributors
- Ford, Obriannie (Author)
- Waldron, Kathleen (Thesis director)
- Gruber, Diane (Committee member)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies (Contributor)
- School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Contributor)
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Extent
24 pages
Copyright Statement
In Copyright
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Peer-reviewed
No
Open Access
No
Series
Academic Year 2023-2024
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.2.N.190592
System Created
- 2023-12-07 06:49:12
System Modified
- 2023-12-14 10:48:01
- 10 months 4 weeks ago
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