Graduate School of Health and Sport Science, Nippon Sport Science University, Tokyo 158-8508, Japan.
Research Institute for Health and Sport Science, Nippon Sport Science University, Tokyo 158-8508, Japan.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jun 27;19(13):7889. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19137889.
While limited evidence is available, preliminary studies highlight the potential health benefits of risky play. However, most of the studies have used subjective methods (i.e., questionnaires) to evaluate children's risky play, which limits their validity and reliability. The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between the frequency of risky play and social behavior among Japanese preschoolers by using a valid and reliable method such as direct observation. A total of 32 Japanese preschoolers (71.4 ± 3.5 months old) participated in the study, and their social behaviors were measured by the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Data regarding the frequency of risky play was collected through direct observation. Results stated that, in a non-adjusted model, there was no significant association between children's risky play and prosocial behavior. However, the association became significant after adjusting for covariates such as gender, parental employment status, and physical activity. In contrast, there was no significant association between children's risky play and problem behavior (hyperactivity and aggression) after adjusting for covariates. In conclusion, covariates such as parental employment should be considered when examining the benefits of risky play.
虽然现有证据有限，但初步研究强调了冒险游戏的潜在健康益处。然而，大多数研究都使用主观方法（即问卷）来评估儿童的冒险游戏，这限制了它们的有效性和可靠性。本研究的目的是通过使用直接观察等有效和可靠的方法，来检验日本学龄前儿童冒险游戏的频率与社会行为之间的关系。共有 32 名日本学龄前儿童（71.4±3.5 个月）参与了研究，他们的社会行为通过《长处和困难问卷》（SDQ）进行测量。冒险游戏的频率数据通过直接观察收集。结果表明，在未调整的模型中，儿童的冒险游戏与亲社会行为之间没有显著关联。然而，在调整性别、父母就业状况和身体活动等协变量后，这种关联变得显著。相比之下，在调整协变量后，儿童的冒险游戏与问题行为（多动和攻击行为）之间没有显著关联。总之，在考察冒险游戏的益处时，应考虑父母就业等协变量。
