ERIC Number: EJ1367678
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0034-4087
EISSN: EISSN-1547-3201
Godly Play Went Home: An Exploratory Study of the Experience of Godly Play in Homes during the COVID-19 Pandemic through the Lens of Caregivers
Minor, Cheryl V.; Sutton-Adams, Hannah
Religious Education, v117 n4 p313-323 2022
This study explored caregivers' experiences of virtual Godly Play in the United States, South Korea, and the UK during COVID-19 lockdowns. Thematic analysis of thirty-three caregiver surveys and six semi-structured interviews revealed four themes: support/community, intergenerational Godly Play, spiritual maintenance and growth for the family, and the gift of wonder. This study shows that the experience of Godly Play at home during the pandemic benefited caregivers. As the pandemic subsides and we return to child-centered programming in churches, this study highlights the importance of including and equipping caregivers in nurturing their children's spirituality.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, COVID-19, Pandemics, Religion, Religious Education, Distance Education, Spiritual Development, Child Development, Story Telling, Biblical Literature, Parent Attitudes, Caregiver Attitudes, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom; United States; South Korea
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