Role Of The Father Flashcards
How many babies attach to their father after 18 months (Schaffer and Emerson)
75% but rarely is the primary attachment (only 3%)
What distinctive role does the father have
Fathers may have a distinctive role involving play and stimulation (Grossman et al)
What did field find about father that were the primary attachment figure
They were more responsive than secondary care givers
How was there confusion over research questions
Competing research questions on prevent a simple answer about the fathers role
How has there been conflicting evidence about the role of the father
Studies have reached different conclusions about a distinctive role for fathers
How have same sex couples and single mothers coped without the role of the father
The father may just be a predisposed to a role but single mothers and same sex couples simply take on these roles
There is real world application with the role of the father
Families can be advised about the fathers role in attachment
