Lesson 3 - Multiple attachments and the role of the father

Question 1

What factors have been identified that affect the relationship between fathers and children

Answer 1

• Degree of sensitivity - more secure attachments to children are found when fathers are more sensitive to their children
• Type of attachment with own parents - single-parent fathers form similar attachments to their children that they had with their own parents
• Martial intimacy - degree of intimacy father has within relationship with partner affects attachment type with children
• Supporting co-parenting - amount of support father gives partner helping to care for children affects type of attachment with children