The role of the father Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is research into the role of the father described as
Contradictory
What did Bowlby find
Father is more likely to engage with the child physically and in novel play than the mother, they are the preferred play companion.
What is the role of the father according to Bowlby
Significant but different to the mother.
What did McCallum and Golombok find
Children growing up with a lone parent (mother) household did niot develop differently than cvhildren in a conventional household.
According to McCallum and Golombok, what is the role of the father.
Insignificant.
What did Field find
Fathers who were primary attachment figures acted similar to mothers, and were able to take on the nurturing role if required.
According to Field, what is the role of the father
Significant and the same as the mother.
Society playing a role in shaping the role of the father
Fathers are traditionally a breadwinner, however, this has become less prominent and it has become normal for a father to adopt a nurturing role. The role of the father changes with society.
Evolution determining the role of the father
Females have more opportunities to produce oxytocin through birth and breastfeeding, allowing them to bond with the child more.
FM- some argue evolution is not relevant anymore
Bias in research into the role of the father
Stereotypes such as males being less nurturing can cause observer bias, meaning it lacks internal validity.
Economic implications into the role of the father (Men)
Males paternity leave can be extended costing the government, and limiting male sectors such as engineering.
Economic implications into the role of the father (Women)
Reducing maternity leave and increasing worker productivity (decreasing the gender pay gap.
Real world application of the role of the father
Fields research reassures parents that mothers don’t need to stay at home and fathers don’t need to provide. Workload can be shared amongst couples.
