observational study · 2023
Who was studied
454 children observed by teachers in Lithuanian childcare settings; the paper focuses on preschool pretend play.
What the research found
Teacher ratings of more developed pretend play were associated with ratings of self-regulation during play.
Limitations
Related constructs rated by teachers; observational design; transfer to everyday situations was not measured.
What this does not establish
That pretend play caused the differences, or that a particular story game improves behavior outside play.
Read the original source
Pretend play as the space for development of self-regulation: cultural-historical perspective
Source checked: 2026-10-21. Publisher full text, results and limitations opened.