The paper identifies a gap in the literature
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The paper identifies a gap in the literature on the development of infant games with peers. The paper notes that research on infant peer games has differed from that on adult-infant games. The definitions of games or activities that might b
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Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1979 and 2026, spanning 3 journals.
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- The origins of social games (1980) · New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development · doi
The paper identifies a gap in the literature on the development of infant games with peers. The paper notes that research on infant peer games has differed from that on adult-infant games. The definitions of games or activities that might be classified as games are varied in the literature.
generalstated research gapKeywords: paper identifies gap literature development infant games peers - The origins of social games (1980) · New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development · doi
Future research should investigate the development of infant games with peers in more detail. Future studies should compare the development of infant games with adults and peers using a consistent methodology. Future research should also examine the implications of the findings for the design of interventions to support the development of social skills in infants.
generalfuture-work sectionKeywords: future research investigate development infant games peers detail - A Microanalysis of Toddlers' Social Interaction with Mothers and Fathers (1979) · The Journal of Genetic Psychology · doi
Future research should investigate the social interactions between toddlers and their parents in different contexts. Future studies should examine the long-term effects of early social interactions on toddlers' social development. Future research should also explore the role of fathers in toddlers' social development.
generalfuture-work sectionKeywords: future research investigate social interactions between toddlers parents - 3–5 YOSH DAVRIDA BOLALAR RIVOJLANISHINING PSIXOLOGIK VA PEDAGOGIK AHAMIYATI (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi
The paper suggests that future research should focus on the development of children aged 3-5 and its impact on their future successes. The study also suggests that future research should explore the effectiveness of the integration of play and education for the comprehensive development of the child.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: paper suggests future research focus development children aged
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