/Play-and-Genetics

Using an original approach, behavioural genetics and developmental psychology methodologies are uniquely combined to better understand the function of play, its origin, and its purpose in child development. Variables related to children, their parents, and the genetic propensities of both will be combined to explore linkages between home environments, play, and children’s social/cognitive outcomes, in a cross-cohort-longitudinalapproach. Data from three UK longitudinal studies will be used in a holistic attempt to tap into the construct of play given it is a multidimensional construct. The study addresses the call for novel approaches to studying how play relates to child development.

Play and Child Development: Role of Parent and Child Genes and the Environment

Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality (Lewis Caroll – Alice in Wonderland)

Welcome

My name is Dr. Gill Althia Francis and I am one of the recipients of the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship 2021-2024 cohort. My research experience is in the area of play and cognitive development. My current research interest is in finding evidence that unpacks the causal role of play in child development.

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Vision Statement

To understand the genetic and environmental influences of children's play.

What is the project about?

The Problem

There is a lack lack of knowledge about whether links between play, child outcomes, and parental influences are genetically influenced?

Solution

Share findings that play and genetics researchers can engagement

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