"A gente brinca de internet": transformações na cultura lúdica da infância contemporânea

Abstract

The present study had as general objective to understand the transformation of the lúdica culture in the infant universe in the present time. Specifically, we sought to analyze the concepts of childhood and play culture in contemporary times considering, above all, games and digital media. It was decided to develop a qualitative approach research. Regarding the typology, the research was classified in a descriptive-exploratory form and to capture the speeches and expressions of the children, semi-structured and non-directive interviews were used, in which the children had complete freedom to tell about their favorite games and toys. The dialogues with the children showed that they all have direct contact with technological resources at playtime and often leave aside their bicycles and dolls to watch their favorite drawing on television, play on their smartphone or video game. It was noted that despite this, children continue to socialize with each other, exchanging information about the games and at some point, trying to play with what they had at their disposal, including with toys considered traditional. The use of technologies and the emergence of a new play culture among children is a reality. However, it is possible to maintain the culture of collective games and common jokes, dividing space with technological innovations and the information age.