Outdoor play experiences in Tilburg – A co-creative research including children and parents
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2025-06-25
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This qualitative research aimed to get more insight into the outdoor play experiences of children aged 9-12 in Tilburg. A combination of a creative excersice and focus-group discussions - the last were also held with parents - led to a rich description of children's lived experiences when they are playing outside. The visual data was analysed with a content analysis, and the focus-group conversations were transcribed and coded into themes. The findings challenge to move beyond notions of outdoor play as inherently positive - the negative elements cannot be ignored and enhance the ability of outdoor play to stimulate development and resilience. Therefore, this research presents a nuanced, complex and above all child-centered understanding of outdoor play.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen