The INTERPLAY UK project is aimed at promoting adventurous play amongst 6-12 year old children in the UK.
Adventurous play is a type of play where children try out some challenging activities during which they experience some fun, thrill and learn to manage their own boundaries and fears (e.g. climbing a tree). Children love this type of play but parents can sometimes worry about possible risk to the child. Adventurous play is important as it been shown to be beneficial for children's physical and mental health.
Creating opportunities to play adventurously can be challenging sometimes. modern parenting norms and rules, busy city streets, and technology have made it more difficult for children to play freely. Many children in the UK are not getting enough time to be active, which is important for healthy growth and development.
The INTERPLAY UK uses exciting new science to support families to learn how to create opportunities for fun and healthy movement behaviours for all children.
Dr Andrea Smith – Principal Investigator
Dr Karen Ma – Research Associate
Dr Esther van Sluijs – Co-investigator
Prof Helen Dodd – Advisor
INTERPLAY UK is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) [Grant number: ES/Y00387X/1].
If you have any questions about the INTERPLAY project, you can contact us at:
Dr Andrea Smith: andrea.smith@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk
Dr Karen Ma: karen.ma@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk
