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Fathers Are Parents, Too! Widening the Lens on Parenting for Children's Development
Author(s) -
Cabrera Natasha J.,
Volling Brenda L.,
Barr Rachel
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
child development perspectives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1750-8606
pISSN - 1750-8592
DOI - 10.1111/cdep.12275
Subject(s) - conceptualization , psychology , developmental psychology , affect (linguistics) , child development , conceptual framework , sociology , social science , communication , artificial intelligence , computer science
Why do fathers matter? Recent conceptual and theoretical advances regarding father–child relationships have demonstrated that fathers affect children's outcomes both directly and indirectly. To attain a complete developmental account of the ecologically rich contexts of child development, in this article, we recommend best practices regarding the conceptualization and assessment of father–child relationships that reflect contemporary family life. We also discuss conceptual and measurement issues pertaining to father–child relationships in different family configurations, including those with resident and nonresident fathers. We conclude with recommendations that can help developmental researchers advance our understanding of fathering, parenting, and children's development.