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Do Playworkers' Childhood Play Experiences Affect their Playwork Practice?: an exploratory study

Becky Cole, Tracey Maegusuku-Hewett Orcid Logo, Richard Trew, Doug Cole

Swansea University Author: Tracey Maegusuku-Hewett Orcid Logo

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This mixed method study report presents the views and experiences of 68 playwork professionals across 5 local authorities of South Wales regarding their childhood experiences of play and the impact that these experiences have on them in their adult life and in their playwork practice. Moreover, view...

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