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Father involvement in infant care: two longitudinal studies

J G Rustia1, D Abbott

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha 68198-5330.

International Journal of Nursing Studies
|December 1, 1993
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The culture of fatherhood is evolving faster than fathers' actual parenting behaviors. This study compared first-time and experienced fathers, finding a gap between modern fatherhood expectations and practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Paternal role enactment is crucial for child development.
  • Understanding how fathers' experiences influence their parenting is essential.
  • Societal expectations of fatherhood have shifted significantly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare role enactment in first-time versus multiple-time fathers.
  • To examine the predictive power of fathers' expectations and learning on role performance.
  • To assess changes in the culture versus the conduct of fatherhood.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study design with two distinct father samples (n=53 first-time, n=69 multiple-time).
  • Post-test only time-series design employed identical procedures and instruments for both groups.

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  • Utilized role theory concepts to analyze paternal role enactment, expectations, and learning.

    • Main Results:

    • Fathers' normative expectations, personal expectations, and personal learning were assessed.
    • These factors were tested for their predictive validity regarding paternal role performance.
    • A notable divergence was observed between the evolving culture of fatherhood and its practical execution.

    Conclusions:

    • The study highlights a potential lag in fathers' behavioral adaptation to changing societal roles.
    • Findings suggest that while the concept of fatherhood has modernized, actual parenting practices may be slower to change.
    • Further research is needed to understand the factors influencing this gap in paternal role performance.