Examining the Effect of Different Types Childrens Games on Peer Relationship

Abstract

The development of young childrens peer relationships is mostly interfered with by parents and teachers. Therefore, the independent development of peer relationships in play for young children has become a popular topic. Play, as a basic activity for young children, plays an important role in the development of young childrens peer relationships. Based on the American scholar Pattons classification of childrens games and the influencing factors of peer interaction, the influence of different types of games on young childrens peer relationships is studied. This paper analyzes the specific effects of play around toys, same-gender play, cooperative play, and symbolic play on young childrens peer relationships and concludes that the environment, rules, and materials of play all influence young childrens peer interaction behaviors in play, thus acting on the quality of peer interaction. The research in this paper can help the collective construction of young childrens peer relationships, allowing them to gain problem-solving skills and direct experience of peer interaction during play.