Playground of Resistance: Transforming Social Psychological Boundaries Into Meaningful Space

Sinha, Chetan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4166-2361 (2026) Playground of Resistance: Transforming Social Psychological Boundaries Into Meaningful Space. Human Arenas. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH . ISSN 2522-5804 (In Press) Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42087-026-00684-1

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Abstract

Play impacts children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Some playgrounds are systematically designed, while others are created and explored by children themselves. Children from marginalized groups and segregated areas create their own spaces despite daily exclusions. Their imagination and freedom to navigate their social worlds symbolize their resistance. This research aimed to understand marginalized children’s perspectives on play, how they meaningfully construct their play, and their collective sense of resistance against playgrounds that are solely occupied by dominant groups.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Power dynamics | Children | Resistance | Playground | Cultural diversity | Social identity | India
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Psychology > Social Psychology
Social Sciences and humanities > Psychology > Developmental Psychology
Depositing User: Mr. Syed Anas Ali
Date Deposited: 14 Jul 2026 11:53
Last Modified: 14 Jul 2026 11:53
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42087-026-00684-1
Additional Information: I acknowledge my research constellation, Justice, Urban Systems and Technology (JUST), Office of Interdisciplinary Studies (IDEAS), OP Jindal Global University, for support.
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/12035

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