Role of the Father

?
  • Created by: dots_bal
  • Created on: 15-03-22 20:38
What percentage of babies have their fathers as the 1st sole figure?
3%
1 of 15
What percentage of babies have their father as their JOINT 1st attachment figure?
27%
2 of 15
What percentage of babies had formed an attachment with their father by 18 months?
75%
3 of 15
what did babies show to fathers who were secondary attachment figures?
separation anxiety
4 of 15
How do fathers play a role in cognitive development?
through games/sports
5 of 15
Who found that although mothers were usually the most important attachment figure, fathers also played an important role?
Grossman
6 of 15
What can the relationship between the child and their father effect?
adolescent relationships
7 of 15
what do fathers therefore provide through play?
stimulation
8 of 15
In what case can fathers perform the same roles as a mother?
If the father is the primary caregiver he can 'step up' and complete the same roles
9 of 15
Who found that fathers could be just as responsive to babies?
Field
10 of 15
what is the key to attachment?
the level of responsiveness
11 of 15
One weakness of the Role of Father (PEE)
conflicting evidence, Grossman- fathers distinct role vs McCallan & Golonbock- lesbian/single-mother families, the role of father unclear
12 of 15
HOWEVER...
May not be conflicting, families without fathers adapt to fill roles
13 of 15
One strength (PEE)
Real-world application, can help anxious families decide roles, reducing parental anxiety about role of the father
14 of 15
Another Weakness (PEE)
Research Q not clear, 'role of the father' not specific, different researchers look at different things, no clear answer
15 of 15

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

What percentage of babies have their father as their JOINT 1st attachment figure?

Back

27%

Card 3

Front

What percentage of babies had formed an attachment with their father by 18 months?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

what did babies show to fathers who were secondary attachment figures?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

How do fathers play a role in cognitive development?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Psychology resources:

See all Psychology resources »See all Attachment resources »