Descriptor
| Fathers | 2 |
| Maturity (Individuals) | 2 |
| Adult Development | 1 |
| Behavior Patterns | 1 |
| Early Parenthood | 1 |
| Infants | 1 |
| Interpersonal Competence | 1 |
| Mothers | 1 |
| Parent Attitudes | 1 |
| Parent Child Relationship | 1 |
| Parent Role | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| Developmental Psychology | 1 |
Publication Type
| Reports - Research | 2 |
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Speeches/Meeting Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Researchers | 2 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Zeren, Andrea S.; Ryff, Carol D. – 1984
While research has examined the salient effect of fathers in child development, little attention has focused on the effect of the infant on the father. The impact of fatherhood on normative male development was investigated in a twofold manner. First, to assess the extent to which the birth experience and actual parenthood produced differing…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Fathers, Maturity (Individuals), Psychological Patterns
Peer reviewedLamb, Michael E.; Elster, Arthur B. – Developmental Psychology, 1985
Fifty-two adolescent mothers were observed at home interacting with their six-month-old infants and male partners and questioned independently about their dyadic relationships, social support networks, and life stresses. Showed mothers interacted much more actively with the infants than did fathers. (HOD)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Early Parenthood, Fathers, Infants
