role of the father - attachment

Question 1

what was assumed about the role of the father traditionally

Answer 1

that it was not important

Question 2

implications for the economy by increase involvement of fathers

Answer 2

less economically active due to more help at home- take longer off work

Question 3

Schaffer and emerson role of the father

Answer 3

found that 75% of infants formed an attachment with the father at 18 months

Question 4

how many babies had a father as a sole attachment figure

Answer 4

3%

Question 5

how does marital intimacy effect father attachment

Answer 5

the more marital intimacy the better father attachment

Question 6

what did grossman say about role of the father

Answer 6

fathers are more suited for the playmate role as they engage in exiting play whereas mothers are more nurturing

Question 7

what is a weakness of role of the father

Answer 7

doesnt explain why children without a father develop differently
mac callum homosexual couples

Question 8

strength of role of the father

Answer 8

useful
father attachment can help decrease aggression levels and prevent negative development
grossman