2024
No
“I Need the Shade”: Experiences and Perceptions of Elementary School Children During Recess in Hot Weather
https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.13537
Poulos, Allison
North America
Observational
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Temperature
Stress/Anxiety
Cognitive Function
Other
Heat
Physical activity
Play
Playgrounds
This qualitative study used draw-and-tell methods with 38 Arizona students to explore recess during extreme heat. Children reported discomfort and adaptations, highlighting the need for design and policy to support safe outdoor play in hot conditions.
2024