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The study aims to create and validate a comprehensive scale assessing multidimensional perceptions of play in children and adolescents.

March 21, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Development and validation of the CAPPAC scale to measure multidimensional play in children and adolescents

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Validation studies demonstrate the CAPPAC scale measures play perceptions in youth, indicating its utility for developmental assessment.

The study aims to create and validate a comprehensive scale assessing multidimensional perceptions of play in children and adolescents.
Conducted two studies in Switzerland involving parents of children and adolescents.
Performed exploratory factor analysis in Study 1 with 305 participants.
Conducted confirmatory factor analysis in Study 2 with 263 participants.
Identified and confirmed seven dimensions of play perceptions.
Identified seven dimensions of play, including positive immersion and cooperative play.
Demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency and construct validity of the CAPPAC scale.
Established a framework encompassing context, activity modality, and individual perceptions of play.

Pedroni et al. (2026) studied this question.

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