The Role Of The Father eval

Question 1

What limitation exists in the research on fathers’ roles?

Answer 1

Confusion about the role of a father, isnt clear on type of attachment: primary or secondary

Question 2

What’s another limitation regarding findings?

Answer 2

Findings vary depending on methodology. Longitudinal studies suggest fathers role different to mothers and important.

However children in single-mother families and lesbian parent families dont develop differently

Question 3

What’s another limitation regarding stereotypes?

Answer 3

Stereotypical research as the stereotypical role of fathers are often seen in media and advertisements

Question 4

What strengths are noted in the research regarding fathers?

Answer 4

• Fathers may have their own role in two-parent relationships
• Single mothers and lesbian parents adapt to include the father’s role

Question 5

What’s another strength regarding advice?

Answer 5

Research can provide practical advice for various family structures to fill in role of male caregiver or fathers as primary caregiver

EG: heterosexual parents, single parents and lesbian parents

Reducing parental anxiety and keeping childrens attachment healty