Год выпуска: 2014 Автор: Stephanie Tukonic Издательство: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Страниц: 164 ISBN: 9783659517402
Описание
Parent education programs offered by a variety of public health and community services are effective supports and knowledge resources that enhance positive parenting competencies in early childhood and adolescence. However, parenting education programs are less effective and encompass fewer benefits for fathers in comparison to mothers. This study sought to investigate trends of paternal involvement in early childhood and to compare the influence of parenting education programs on paternal involvement and conceptualization of fathers. The findings indicate the sample of Canadian fathers self-reported high levels of paternal involvement, including many who favoured play-based interactions with their children. Although no significant difference in levels of involvement was noted between different participation levels of fathers in parenting education program, half of the Canadian fathers indicated that supports are needed to strengthen their role as fathers. Results suggest that future...
