Outdoor games and playtime versus social competences of children and youth
Outdoor games and playtime versus social competences of children and youth

Summary/Abstract: This paper is a theoretical and empirical study of outdoor (‘backyard’) games and playtime in the light of social competences of children and youth. The aim ofthis paper is to draw attention to the outdoor games that are nowadays often forgotten and unknown to the young generation. The paper also aims at defining the role of these games and playtime in shaping important social competences and improving human capital, which has a significant impact on stimulating market economy.Two methods were used while writing this paper: diagnostic survey (observation technique) and analysis of literature. This paper shows importance of outdoor games and playtime in shaping certain attitudes and behaviors. These games help shape social competences. Therefore, they should be promoted from the early age,so that children could navigate more easily on the labor market once they become adults. Games might also be useful for adults, who possess certain competences but might use some improvement.

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