Effects of the New Fathers Network on First-Time Fathers' Parenting Self-Efficacy and Parenting Satisfaction During the Transition to Parenthood

Abstract

The effectiveness of an Internet-based intervention, the New Fathers Network, was tested in improving first-time fathers' parenting self-efficacy and parenting satisfaction during the first 8 weeks following their infants' birth as compared with no intervention (Comparison Group). Parenting self-efficacy and satisfaction scores for the Intervention Group significantly improved from 4 to 8 weeks; parenting self-efficacy and satisfaction scores for the Comparison Group to which no intervention was given did not change significantly. Participants were primarily satisfied with the New Fathers Network.

Designing, Developing, and Testing an App for Parents Being Discharged Early Postnatally

“…[32][33][34] Previous studies indicate that Web-based interventions improve parents' knowledge. 35 A quasiexperimental study (N ¼ 1,300 families) by Salonen et al 14 was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a Web-based intervention to support mothers' and fathers' parenting satisfaction and parenting self-efficacy. The intervention offered, among other things, online support for parenting, breastfeeding, expert advice, and an information database.…”

First-time fathers’ experiences of parenting during the first year

“…This approach required engagement in the process of dual hermeneutics (Smith, Flowers, & Larkin, 2009), where the interviewer was trying to make sense of the participant's internal world while the participant is making sense of their world at the same time (Smith & Osborn, 2008). Phenomenology is regarded as both a research method and a philosophical belief system (Fater & Mullaney, 2000).…”

“…If one or two experienced fathers/health care professionals were present to help facilitate the sessions alongside midwives, they could provide valuable support to the expectant fathers by providing psycho-education and sharing personal narratives. Friedewald, Fletcher and Fairbairn (2005) posited an effective model of how male oriented discussion forums can emotionally support expectant fathers in the antenatal period. It is therefore possible to adapt current service delivery models to ensure men are more included, informed and supported.…”

Positive Health Outcomes of Fathers' Involvment in Pregnancy and Childbirth Paternal Support: A Scope Study Literature Review

“…Some studies show how, especially, web-based parenting training and support for men is more effective than the traditional methods within the maternal and infant services. For example, Hudson et al (2003) made a comparative study of two groups of fathers-one which took part in an internet-based parenting training program and one which was only offered participation in the usual maternal and infant services group. In total, 34 first-time fathers participated in the study.…”