Many recent studies have focused on the nature and significance of father‐infant
relationships. These studies show that men are as capable of behaving sensitively as …

Although research on fathers and infants increased dramatically during the past decade, it
did so largely in a theoretical vacuum. Theories of development emphasize mother‐infant …

Until recently, our theories and empirical studies of infant social development largely
ignored the father. The father's role with young infants was considered to be mainly indirect …

Highlights research on paternal influences in parent–infant interactions with respect to how
fathers stimulate their infants, provide models of appropriate behavior, and become …

Recent attention has focused on the role of father‐child interaction and relationships in child
development. Usually neglected in such discussions, however, is the special group of …

The authors provide a brief overview of historical definitions of father's caregiving role and
describe historical themes addressed in studies of the impact of fathers' on their infants and …

This paper examines current knowledge and thinking about fathering during the infancy
period, in terms of research, practice, and social policy. The analysis is conducted at four …

The role of the father in child care has been expanding in recent years. Today, the father
assumes a more active interest in his wife's pregnancy and participates more in the care and …

The authors discuss several studies which invalidate the common presumption that fathers
play an insignificant role in the sociopersonality development of their infant children. It is …

Recent observational studies suggest that the fathers role with young infants is far less
biologically constrained than was once thought. Wide variability in the behavior and roles of …