Abstract

Within the theory of socialization there is only a minor attention for the topic of games and its relation to values on behalf of children and youngsters. This article embeds a suggested typology of contexts of socialization wherein the function of games can be clarified, whether to effect the transmission of values or to effect the formation in values. The youth movement acts as a typical game environment and therefore receives particular attention. The theoretical exploration underlies the empirical study of one youth movement. The point of view of the national Chiro staff will be compared with that of the local youth leaders and with the activities given by the local leaders. The analyses of the data obtained from 133 interviewees suggest a difference between the function of games as thought by local leaders (effects the formation in values) and the function of games as given by the same leaders (effects the transmission of values).

How to Cite:

Oosterlinck, T., (1996) “Waarde(n)vol spel?: hoe jeugdbewegingsleiding spel als socialisatiemiddel beleeft”, Tijdschrift voor Sociologie 17(3), 387–402. doi: https://doi.org/10.21825/sociologos.86399