Attachment

Explain Parent-infant

Traditionally mother-infant. Other attachment figures like the father may also be important

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Explain the role of the father

GROSSMAN ET AL: att. to fathers is less important but fathers may have different role- play and stimulation.

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Explain fathers as primary carers

FIELD: fathers as primary carers adopt att. behaviour more typical of mothers

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Inconsistent findings- Different research questions overall picture is unclear.

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Children without fathers aren't any different- Suggests fathers role isn't important

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Fathers not primary att- may be due to traditional gender roles or biological differences.

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Explain the role of the father

GROSSMAN ET AL: att. to fathers is less important but fathers may have different role- play and stimulation.

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