Role playing

Abstract In this mixed methods study, drama in education (DIE) in the form of role-playing and improvisation was investigated in middle school students to evaluate its impact on emotional regulation. During early adolescence, individuals’ social skills progress; however, isolation caused by COVID-19 restricted social interaction, thus limiting the development of these skills. There is a large body of literature on drama therapy that served as inspiration for this study. The study was conducted...

Abstract Fantasy is a rich and imaginative genre saturated with meaning, magic, and possibility. Through fantasy, people embark on fantastical adventures in far off realms removed from reality. This thesis investigates fantasy as a form of play from an anthropological perspective. To explore this, the compositions of fantasy and play will be examined, explained, and compared to see how fantasy fits within the construct of play. Fantasy is presented here as a form of play called ...