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KMID : 1094520090120040001
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Korean Journal of Play Therapy
2009 Volume.12 No. 4 p.1 ~ p.17
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A New Angle on Play: Definition of Play and Play’s Therapeutic Elements
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Bang Eun-Ryoung
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study is to define the term, ‘play’ and to explore play’s therapeutic elements. For this study I reviewed the literatures dealing with play; for example, encyclopedias, handbooks, journals, theses(master/doctorate). As a result, I suggested that, firstly, play and work are not absolutely mutually exclusive. We play in leisure time and we can also play in the daily routine. And it is also possible to play in the real and fantasy world. Thus, we need a new angle on play. Secondly, play is a very useful medium of healing and growth. Lastly, we need to develop new way
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KEYWORD
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play, work, psychological wellbeing, playtherapy, indigenous psychology
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