Playful qualities of toddling style in adult-child interaction

• Published in: European early childhood education research journal Vol. 28; no. 4; pp. 475 - 489
• Main Authors: Quinones, Gloria, Pursi, Annukka
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 03.07.2020; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Adults; Child Development; Cross Cultural Studies; Early childhood education; Emotional Response; emotional support; Foreign Countries; Nonverbal Communication; Physical Mobility; playful community; Preschool Education; Preschool Teachers; Preservice Teachers; Teacher Student Relationship; Toddlers; toddling style; Video Technology; Australia; Finland

This study explores toddling style in adult-child interaction. Toddling style was conceptualised by Gunvor Løkken in relation to toddlers' playful and social style in peer groups; however, adults' position was rarely explored. Therefore, this article aims to examine adults' emotional...