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DOI:10.3390/ijerph191912661 - Corpus ID: 252829383
@article{Loebach2022PlayingI, title={Playing in ‘The Backyard’: Environmental Features and Conditions of a Natural Playspace Which Support Diverse Outdoor Play Activities among Younger Children}, author={Janet E. Loebach and Adina Cox}, journal={International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health}, year={2022}, volume={19}, url={https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:252829383}}- Janet E. Loebach, Adina Cox
- Published in International Journal of… 1 October 2022
- Environmental Science, Education
Outdoor play in nature-rich spaces has been associated with healthy development among young children. The diverse play opportunities afforded to children by natural playspaces can scaffold health benefits, appreciation of nature, and pro-environmental behaviors into adulthood. Environmental features and conditions of outdoor playspaces significantly influence the diversity and quality of play opportunities. Understanding how the physical environment can support high-quality play experiences can…
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