Father–child play engagement has been linked to a variety of child developmental
outcomes. However, the most prevalent types of play and child developmental outcomes …

Abstract Purpose of Review Although fathers have an important influence on their children's
well-being, their unique influence on child lifestyle behaviors has been largely overlooked in …

Noted for its fair and equal coverage of men and women, Psychology of Gender reviews the
research and issues surrounding gender from multiple perspectives, including psychology …

This study examined infants' negative emotionality as moderating the effect of parent–child
mutually responsive orientation (MRO) on children's self‐regulation (n= 102). Negative …

Prosocial behavior is considered an important dimension of positive development. Although
previous research suggests the quality of children's early relationships may influence …

High-quality father involvement in childrearing is associated with positive child outcomes.
Yet, variability between fathers in parenting quality remains. The present study examined …

Several studies suggest that parents' use of number words while talking with their children is
positively related to children's understanding of certain mathematical concepts. In this study …

Prosocial behavior is versatile, multifaceted, and complex. This special section seeks to
advance coherent, integrative understanding of prosocial development by addressing this …

Children's socioemotional development is child as well as parent driven. Yet, transactional
frameworks are rarely applied to studies of father–child relations. This study examined …

Attachment theory has provided a seminal orientation to understanding the early
development of parent-child relationships and their enduring influence. Is attachment theory …