Fathers matter: a research review
โ Scribed by Brid Featherstone
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 72 KB
- Volume
- 18
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0951-0605
- DOI
- 10.1002/chi.842
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โฆ Synopsis
This review outlines key areas of research in relation to the following: the nature of father involvement; factors influencing involvement; the influence of fathers on children; and social policy developments. It reviews the practice oriented research which has emerged in the UK as engaging fathers has become part of the agenda for many child welfare agencies. It highlights the gaps in research and policy developments in relation to statutory agencies such as social services.
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## Abstract Recent reviews on research into fathers consistently have drawn attention to the increased knowledge and thinking of the multifaceted, complex, and changing nature of fathers' role. Paternal involvement has been studied with reference to a number of variables, including personality, att