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This study aimed to understand the effect of pretend play on children's social competence.

February 14, 2026Social DevelopmentOpen Access

The Effect of Pretend Play on Children's Social Competence: An Intervention Study in Early Childhood Education

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Intervention study investigates the impact of pretend play on social competence in preschoolers, suggesting the need for deeper exploration.

This study aimed to understand the effect of pretend play on children's social competence.
Conducted an 8-week social pretend play intervention
Involved 333 preschoolers aged 3–7 years from 15 randomly assigned schools
Assessed children's social cognitive skills before and after the intervention
Observed social-emotional behavior during pretend play
No significant effect of pretend play on children's social cognitive skills
No significant change in social-emotional behavior during pretend play

Nat et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Intervention study investigates the impact of pretend play on social competence in preschoolers, suggesting the need for deeper exploration.