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Impact of Factors Associated with Promoting Family Functioning in Fathers on Children with Neurodevelopmental

Shiori Ishida1, Tomone Takahashi2

  • 1School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Shinshu University, Matsumoto, Japan.

JMA Journal
|February 12, 2026
PubMed

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Fathers

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Family Studies
  • Developmental Disabilities

Background:

  • Parenting children with neurodevelopmental disorders increases parental stress.
  • Optimal paternal involvement is crucial for family functioning and child development.
  • Fathers' roles in supporting families with neurodevelopmental disorders require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine how fathers' successful childcare behaviors and attitudes impact families with neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • To assess the relationship between paternal involvement, child behavior, and parental stress.
  • To quantify the effects of fathers' parenting on child neurodevelopment and partner stress.

Main Methods:

  • Online survey of couples with children aged 2-12 years with neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • Assessed characteristics of successful fathering and their effects on child neurodevelopment and parental stress.
  • Utilized structural models to quantify the relationships between paternal involvement and family outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Effective fathering indirectly reduced child behavioral problems.
  • Fathers' successful childcare significantly alleviated spouse's parenting stress.
  • Paternal involvement positively influenced family dynamics and child outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Fathers can play a key role in mitigating behavioral issues in children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • Father training programs should emphasize self-awareness and positive partner relationships.
  • Enhanced paternal involvement supports family well-being and child neurodevelopment.
Abstract

Keywords:
children with neurodevelopmental disordersfamily functioningfathers’ childcareimpact on the family

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