Mothers and Fathers' Participation in Play

Abstract

Play in early childhood period has a very important role in children's development and education. In this study, mothers and fathers' level of participation in their children's play and factors influencing their participation is investigated. The sample of this study consisted of 331 mothers and fathers who have children attending preschools and kindergartens in central Denizli. Data were gathered by using the parents' participation in play questionnaire. The results of data analysis showed that mothers and fathers' level of education, working status, gender, child gender, age and number of children influenced their participation in play. The results were discussed in relation to the related literature and suggestions were presented.