Taylor & Francis

International Journal Of Play

(ISSN 2159-4953)

Aims and scope

The International Journal of Play is an inter-disciplinary publication focusing on all facets of play. It aims to provide an international forum for mono- and multi-disciplinary papers and scholarly debate on all aspects of play theory, policy and practice from across the globe and across the lifespan, and in all kinds of cultural settings, institutions and communities. The journal will be of interest to anthropologists, educationalists, folklorists, historians, linguists, philosophers, playworkers, psychologists, sociologists, therapists and zoologists.

We welcome:

Reports on research projects

Review work across an area of research

Papers concerned with theory-practice links

Policy critiques and expositions

Reviews and analysis of contemporary and historical publications

Essays, memoirs, and other forms of reflective writing

Writing that builds on the experience and voices of children and young people

Theoretical position papers

Peer Review Policy:

All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two anonymous referees.

Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.

Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.