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Promoting the development of children's emotional and social wellbeing in early childhood settings : How can we enhance the capability of educators to fulfil role expectations?

- Temple, Elizabeth, Emmett, Susan

  • Authors: Temple, Elizabeth , Emmett, Susan
  • Date: 2013
  • Type: Text , Journal article
  • Relation: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood Vol. 38, no. 1 (2013), p. 66-72
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  • Description: This article discusses the expectations implicit in both Early Years Learning and National Quality Frameworks regarding the role of early childhood educators in promoting the development of children's social and emotional wellbeing. There is a specific focus on factors that may impact on the ability of early childhood educators to successfully adjust their practice to meet these expectations. Suggestions are made in relation to the training and education of pre-service teachers and the professional development of the current early childhood workforce to ensure that all early childhood educators are able to promote the development of social and emotional wellbeing in children. Copyright 2013. All rights reserved by Early Childhood Australia Inc.
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A systematic review of the wellbeing benefits of being active through leisure and fitness centres

- Heckel, Leila, Eime, Rochelle, Karg, Adam, McDonald, Heath, Yeomans, Carleigh, O’Boyle, Ian

  • Authors: Heckel, Leila , Eime, Rochelle , Karg, Adam , McDonald, Heath , Yeomans, Carleigh , O’Boyle, Ian
  • Date: 2024
  • Type: Text , Journal article
  • Relation: Leisure Studies Vol. 43, no. 4 (2024), p. 545-561
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  • Description: The aim of this systematic review was to provide an overview of the scientific evidence for psychosocial wellbeing benefits for individuals who are active through settings like leisure centres, gymnasiums or swimming pools. The level of physical activity required to achieve wellbeing outcomes through centre usage was a focal point. Nine electronic databases (AUSPORT, SPORTDiscus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINAHL complete, PsycINFO, Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus) were systematically searched to identify relevant literature, including all articles published in English from January 2011 to December 2021. A total of 1667 manuscripts were identified of which 31 articles were included in this review. Mental health was the most investigated psychological outcome, followed by stress reduction and relaxation; bonding with family/friends was the most frequently studied social outcome. Regular physical activity at leisure/fitness centres may be associated with increased social and psychological wellbeing. Participation in group programmes seems to be superior to individual activities in achieving health benefits due to its social nature. Findings from this review confirm that outcomes of being active through leisure/fitness centres go beyond physical benefits. However, scientific evidence is limited and more longitudinal studies with larger samples, and a focus on the dose–response relationship issue are recommended. © 2023 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
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