Father involvement and child well-being

Children's development is influenced by the quantity and quality of father involvement (FI) in their care. High levels of FI are associated with significant and highly desirable outcomes for children and families. In order to foster increased positive FI, dissemination of evidence‐based knowled...

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Published in:Journal of paediatrics and child health 2011-07, Vol.47 (7), p.405-407
Main Authors: Wilson, Katherine R, Prior, Margot R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Child Development
Child Welfare
father-child relation
Father-Child Relations
Fathers
Health
Humans
Parenting
Paternal Behavior
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Summary:Children's development is influenced by the quantity and quality of father involvement (FI) in their care. High levels of FI are associated with significant and highly desirable outcomes for children and families. In order to foster increased positive FI, dissemination of evidence‐based knowledge regarding its importance and value is needed. Evidence summarised here suggests that fathers and mothers alike need to be educated about the fact that positive paternal involvement is highly beneficial to children.
ISSN:1034-4810
1440-1754
DOI:10.1111/j.1440-1754.2010.01770.x