Father Involvement: Construction of a Theoretical Model Based on a Literature Review

Santis, Ligia; Barham, Elizabeth Joan

doi:10.9788/tp2017.3-03en

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“…In addition, when both parents engage in parenting programs, the outcomes for children are more positive [31]. A meta-analysis found that, compared to mothers, fathers have a greater ability to influence a child’s misbehaviors [32], and promotion of effective co-parenting enhances family functioning and child outcomes [33], but evidence on these father-related outcomes for children with disabilities is lacking [34,35].…”

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Engagement of Fathers in Parent Group Interventions for Children with Congenital Zika Syndrome: A Qualitative Study

Smythe

Duttine

Vieira

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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We aimed to explore the engagement of fathers in a community-based group intervention (Juntos) for children with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) and their caregivers in Brazil. Six Juntos groups were facilitated from August 2017 to May 2018. We conducted a qualitative study to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention for fathers of children with CZS. Methods included participant observation, focus group discussions, and semi-structured interviews of fathers with a child enrolled in the program. Data collected were transcribed, coded and thematically analyzed to explore father preference for, and beliefs about the intervention and to assess potential barriers and enablers to their involvement. Forty-nine families (61 participants) enrolled, of whom 20% (12/61) were fathers. Seven (58%) fathers attended more than 7 out of 10 sessions. The content of Juntos was found to be acceptable to those fathers who attended. Participation in the group offered fathers the opportunity to share experiences of caring for their child and demonstrate their importance as care agents. Work commitments, and the view of mothers as primary caregivers were barriers to engagement of fathers. Facilitators to engagement included a presentation of clear objectives for fathers’ involvement and the opportunity to learn a practical skill related to caring for their child. A better understanding of the perspectives of fathers is crucial to help increase their involvement in parenting interventions.

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Engagement of Fathers in Parent Group Interventions for Children with Congenital Zika Syndrome: A Qualitative Study

Smythe

Duttine

Vieira

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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Fathering Children Aged from 2 to 10: Psychometric Properties of the IFI-BR-27

Santis,

Peixoto,

Barham

2024

Psicol. cienc. prof.

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The Inventory of Father Involvement (IFI) was developed to examine paternal involvement among men with children from 5 to 10 years of age. However, father involvement affects child development starting in the child’s infancy. In Brazil, a revised version of the instrument (called the IFI-BR-27) was developed to use with fathers of children in a wider age group (2 to 10 years). Thus, in this study we aimed to investigate evidence for validity of this revised version based on internal structure, measurement invariance, and evidence of convergent validity. For this purpose, 572 Brazilian fathers completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, the IFI-BR-27, and either the Father Engagement Questionnaire (FEQ; for fathers of children in early childhood education settings) or the Inventory of Parenting Practices (IPP; for fathers of children in elementary school). Results of confirmatory factor analyses indicated the plausibility of a second-order internal structure for the IFI-BR-27 (χ 2 / df = 3.526; CFI = .937; TLI = .929; RMSEA = .066). Composite reliability for the nine factors varied from .65 to .84. Invariance analyses indicated that the structure is independent of the child’s educational setting. Evidence of convergent validity was also found ( r = .67 – FEQ; r = .58 – IPP). Therefore, the IFI-BR-27 is an adequate tool to assess the quality of father involvement for fathers of children in preschool or elementary school. The IFI-BR-27 can contribute to further scientific research, aiding in longitudinal studies, as well as helping professionals to evaluate and encourage specific dimensions of father involvement.

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The Key Variables of Paternal Involvement During Pregnancy: A Scoping Review

Andreou,

Ioannou,

Petronda

et al. 2023

Int J Childbirth

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OBJECTIVE:The current scoping review sought to map and summarize the available evidence on the key variables of paternal involvement during pregnancy.METHODS:The scoping review’s methodological framework was based on the guidelines proposed by Peters et al. (2015). A search was conducted on all major databases including: PubMed, the Cochrane Library, CINAHAL, and PsycINFO. Only articles specific to prenatal fathers’ involvement (including childbirth) published in the English language were included. The Joanna Briggs Institute Meta-Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument was used to extract and review the data.RESULTS:This review identified a total set of five studies: four qualitative studies and one hermeneutic review. The following six key variables of paternal involvement during pregnancy were identified: (a) attending doctor appointments, (b) seeking information (c) providing emotional and physical support to their partner, (d) shared decision-making, (e) presence during childbirth, and (f) providing financial support.CONCLUSION:The current scoping review presents an initial step in clarifying how fathers involve themselves during their partners’ pregnancies. It demonstrates the paucity of research in the field and recommends future studies to be conducted using not only qualitative but quantitative designs as well as to include participants other than the traditional couple (mother–father) dyad. Also, researchers are encouraged to take into account sociocultural differences when interpreting results in order to develop a foundation of cross-cultural awareness and knowledge on paternal involvement during pregnancy worldwide.

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Father Involvement: Construction of a Theoretical Model Based on a Literature Review

Cited by 3 publications

References 33 publications

Engagement of Fathers in Parent Group Interventions for Children with Congenital Zika Syndrome: A Qualitative Study

Engagement of Fathers in Parent Group Interventions for Children with Congenital Zika Syndrome: A Qualitative Study

Fathering Children Aged from 2 to 10: Psychometric Properties of the IFI-BR-27

The Key Variables of Paternal Involvement During Pregnancy: A Scoping Review

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