Table 3.
Factor loading for the 40 items of the My Child’s Play questionnaire.
| Item No. | Item | Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Factor 3 | Factor 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Functions: Flexibility and Executive Attention | ||||||
| 7 | Child has difficulty concentrating with background noise | 0.381 | Eigenvalue: 10.92 Cronbach’s alpha: 0.861 IC95% (0.844–0.878) |
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| 8 | Child bumps into or drops things during play | 0.650 | ||||
| 13 | Child adapts easily to changes in play conditions | 0.572 | ||||
| 17 | Child plays with kids according to the rules | 0.619 | ||||
| 20 | Child is willing to share toys with others | 0.420 | ||||
| 21 | Child adapts play behavior to setting | 0.503 | ||||
| 22 | Child controls impulses during play with others | 0.693 | ||||
| 30 | Child needs lots of breaks to stay attentive | 0.557 | ||||
| 34 | Child doesn’t play games that have rules | 0.538 | ||||
| 36 | Child purposely bumps into objects or surfaces | 0.583 | ||||
| 40 | Child has difficulty playing with too many visual stimuli | 0.476 | ||||
| Environmental Context | ||||||
| 38 | There is accessible space outside house for play | 0.347 | Eigenvalue: 3.058 Cronbach’s alpha: 0.639 IC95% (0.593–0.682) |
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| 39 | There is accessible space inside house for play | 0.446 | ||||
| 41 | Child has enough toys for varied enjoyable play | 0.468 | ||||
| 42 | Toys at home are organized for easy access | 0.364 | ||||
| 45 | I consider my child’s play preferences | 0.331 | ||||
| 46 | I offer help after my child tries playing alone | 0.614 | ||||
| 47 | I model play according to my child’s abilities | 0.639 | ||||
| 48 | I define rules clearly so my child can play enjoyably | 0.521 | ||||
| 49 | Daily routine includes time for play with the child | 0.568 | ||||
| Play Characteristics | ||||||
| 1 | Child plays with toys according to intended use | 0.352 | Eigenvalue: 2.44 Cronbach’s alpha: 0.838 IC95% (0.818–0.857) |
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| 2 | Child varies play with toys | 0.458 | ||||
| 3 | Child loses interest in toy | 0.574 | ||||
| 9 | Child persists at play even when having difficulty | 0.404 | ||||
| 10 | Child tries to problem solve by him- or herself during play | 0.521 | ||||
| 11 | Child can’t get organized for play without adult help | 0.525 | ||||
| 12 | Child needs adult help to stay focused on play | 0.695 | ||||
| 26 | Child finds opportunity to play everywhere | 0.561 | ||||
| 29 | Child enjoys imaginative play | 0.581 | ||||
| 31 | Child loses interest when playing by him- or herself | 0.663 | ||||
| 50 | I’m pleased with the way my child plays | 0.601 | ||||
| Play Preferences and Interpersonal Relationships | ||||||
| 6 | Child uses both hands to play | 0.322 | Eigenvalue: 2.05 Cronbach’s alpha: 0.821 IC95% (0.798–0.842) |
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| 14 | Child adapts easily to new adults or children | 0.687 | ||||
| 16 | Child relates to other children during play | 0.819 | ||||
| 18 | Child is able to initiate play | 0.612 | ||||
| 19 | Child takes on role of group leader during play | 0.522 | ||||
| 23 | Child needs adult help to join group of children playing | 0.696 | ||||
| 24 | Child prefers to play only with familiar toys | 0.570 | ||||
| 28 | Child avoids play that requires movement | 0.488 | ||||
| 32 | Child prefers to play with adults over children | 0.447 | ||||