The Mental Benefits of Play During July 2020, Voice of Play and the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) conducted a national survey of 1,000 U.S. parents ages 18 and older to determine the importance of play on the mental impacts of social injustice. According to the survey, 88 percent of parents agree outdoor play helps children cope with the mental impacts of social injustice. Here are some of the detailed findings from the survey. To learn more, read the press release at tinyurl.com/424mdp2n.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Outdoor play helps children cope with the mental impacts of social injustice in the United States. Agree strongly
49%
Agree somewhat
38%
Disagree somewhat
9%
Disagree strongly
4%
Agree (net)
88%
Disagree (net)
12%
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: My child’s spontaneous play with other kids on the playground shapes their view of equality for all, regardless of race and ability levels. Agree strongly
52%
Agree somewhat
40%
Disagree somewhat
6%
Disagree strongly
3%
Agree (net)
91%
Disagree (net)
9%
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Playing on the playground helps children to be inclusive of others who may have different abilities and backgrounds than their own.
During July 2020, Voice of Play and the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association conducted a national survey to determine the importance of play on the mental impacts of social injustice.
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Agree strongly
52%
Agree somewhat
40%
Disagree somewhat
6%
Disagree strongly
2%
Agree (net)
92%
Disagree (net)
8%
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