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Learning Competent Fathering: A Longitudinal Analysis of Marital Intimacy and Fathering


  Author: Alan J. Hawkins
Publisher: Mens Studies Press
Publication: Fathering
Document Date:                  September 22, 2006
Category: Parenthood/Childrearing > Motherhood
Related Categories:
Marriage > Male/Female Marital Roles
Marriage > Marital Communication
Parenthood/Childrearing > Fatherhood
Parenthood/Childrearing > Parental Involvement
Parenthood/Childrearing > Parenting Style
 

This study examined how marital intimacy affects fathers' parenting skills.  The researchers found that emotional intimacy, commitment and passion within the marriage relationship predicted slightly higher levels of parenting skills among fathers.

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