Abstract

PIMENTEL, Giuliano Gomes de Assis  and  MELLO, André da Silva. Proxemics of children's experiences of risky play in specific leisure equipment. Linhas Críticas [online]. 2023, vol.29, e50794.  Epub Nov 28, 2023. ISSN 1981-0431.  https://doi.org/10.26512/lc29202350794.

Proxemics studies the relationship between bodies and the space around them. We adopted it as a theoretical-methodological research model for participant observation in territories of risky play. To this end, we conducted a field study in children's playgrounds. Based on the mobilized reference, we found that children self-organize and build, in a relational way, patterns of bodily approximation that reflect their interests in intergenerational or peer relationships. Because of this, we found in children's proxemics a privileged way of listening to and unveiling children's participation, highlighting how they organize their relationship with others and with the territory of play.

Keywords : Child; Play; Physical Education Facilities.

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