Kielhofner G, Miyake S
Am J Occup Ther. 1981 Jun;35(6):375-82. doi: 10.5014/ajot.35.6.375.
This article provides conceptualizations of play as a learning and survival behavior and presents findings of a study of the use of games with mentally retarded adults. In this study the aim was to describe both how therapists can use games as therapeutic media and how changes can be observed in the subjects. Along with increases in play, improvement in motor behavior, cognitive abilities, affect, attention, self-confidence, and social interaction was observed.
本文将玩耍概念化为一种学习和生存行为，并展示了一项针对智障成年人游戏使用情况的研究结果。在这项研究中，目的是描述治疗师如何将游戏用作治疗媒介以及如何在受试者身上观察到变化。随着玩耍的增加，观察到运动行为、认知能力、情感、注意力、自信心和社交互动都有所改善。
