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Transformative Experiences Of Play For Adults: An Organic Inquiry, Kimberly Anderson, Jennifer Bayles, Caroline Dayton, Rupa Ryan Kryzer
Transformative Experiences Of Play For Adults: An Organic Inquiry, Kimberly Anderson, Jennifer Bayles, Caroline Dayton, Rupa Ryan Kryzer
Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies Research Papers
Researchers have spent decades understanding the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of play, despite significant ambiguity in the definition of the term. While the majority of previous research focuses on the developmental and therapeutic effects of play in youth or elderly populations, there is a gap in the literature on the benefits of play for adults aged 18-67. Because of the holistic nature of the benefits of play, those who engage have an opportunity to transform through their activities. The purpose of this research is to describe the transformative experiences of adults engaging in play. Utilizing the Organic Inquiry research …