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Paternal Involvement and Infant-Father Attachment: A Q-Set Study


  Author: Yvonne M. Caldera
Publisher: Mens Studies Press
Publication: Fathering
Document Date:                  March 22, 2004
Category: Parenthood/Childrearing > Parenting Style
Related Categories:
Family Relations > Family Ties
Family Relations > Gender Differences and Roles
Parenthood/Childrearing > Attachment
Parenthood/Childrearing > Parental Involvement
 

This study found that men's involvement with their infants predicted higher levels of infant-father attachment security.  Fathers who characterized themselves as being involved in the care of their infants were more likely to describe their relationsihp as positive and secure.

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