What we talk about when we talk about inclusive play-space: A children-caregiver perspective

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10.2991/978-94-6463-469-3_11How to use a DOI?

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Caregiver; Play space; Inclusive

Abstract

Every child has the right to engage in play and recreational activities. Public play-spaces offer venues and opportunities for children to socially interact with their peers through play. The literature on inclusive play-space design has considered the needs of children with mind–body–emotional differences, who are the direct users. However, current research has not considered that these play-spaces are also used by children’s caregivers, who are of diverse ages and cultural backgrounds. Thus, the needs of these indirect users of play-spaces have rarely been assessed. In this systematic review, we address this issue by examining recent studies that focus on the needs and design factors related to both direct and indirect users of play-spaces from a children-caregiver perspective. Our review focuses on older adults, who represent a vulnerable group based on age, and mi-grant domestic workers, who represent a socially vulnerable group based on culture. We identify the importance of considering caregivers’ needs through an inclusive approach. Evidence-based practices of inclusive play-spaces are reviewed and analysed to provide insights into inclusive play. We propose design directions that both safeguard children’s right to play and address the needs of their caregivers.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Kin Wai Michael Siu
AU  - Izzy Yi Jian
AU  - Caterina Villani
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/08/26
TI  - What we talk about when we talk about inclusive play-space: A children-caregiver perspective
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Nature for Innovative and Inclusive Urban Regeneration (NATiURB 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 134
EP  - 143
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-469-3_11
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-469-3_11
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