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Journal of Modern Foreign Psychology
2022. Vol. 11, no. 1, 17–25
https://doi.org/10.17759/jmfp.2022110102
ISSN: 2304-4977 (online)

New Discoveries, Concepts and Questions in the Search to Understand Fathers' Influence on Child Development

 
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Abstract

Just 20 years ago scholars called the sphere of fatherhood research “understudied.” Today the view is quite different. Fatherhood studies have multiplied in universities across the world, and new discoveries have revealed opportunities for more research directions. New concepts and methodology have given us the opportunity to understand fatherhood at its many levels and analyze its multi-dimensional influence on child development. A better understanding of this influence has in turn inspired changes in the spheres of law, social work, and medicine. This article reviews the development of fatherhood research at the turn of the 21st century and in the past 20 years. It highlights key recent discoveries and changes in the study of fathers' influence on child development, and offers perspectives for further research in this important sphere.

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Keywords: fatherhood, parent-child relationships, child development

Journal rubric: Developmental Psychology and Age-Related Psychology

OpenAlex citations: 1

OpenAlex trends: Family Dynamics and Relationships, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, Early Childhood Education and Development

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Number of citations: 1

Topics

Family Dynamics and Relationships

This cluster of papers explores the complex interplay between family demographics, including divorce, cohabitation, and marriage, and its impact on fertility patterns, parenting dynamics, and children's well-being. It delves into the evolving roles of fathers, the consequences of changing family structures on child development, and the societal shifts influencing fertility decisions.

Number of works: 67546  |  Total number of citations: 927164

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Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

This cluster of papers explores the intricate relationship between emotion regulation, psychopathology, and developmental trajectories in children and adolescents. It delves into the impact of various factors such as parenting, anxiety disorders, depression, and behavioral problems on the mental health and well-being of young individuals.

Number of works: 195228  |  Total number of citations: 4989697

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Early Childhood Education and Development

This cluster of papers explores the multifaceted concept of school engagement, encompassing student-teacher relationships, social and emotional learning, early childhood education, academic achievement, classroom quality, educational interventions, self-regulation, and school readiness. The research emphasizes the importance of fostering positive environments and supportive relationships to enhance students' engagement and overall development.

Number of works: 148913  |  Total number of citations: 2026784

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Article type: review article

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/jmfp.2022110102

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For citation: Hoffman, B.A. (2022). New Discoveries, Concepts and Questions in the Search to Understand Fathers' Influence on Child Development. Journal of Modern Foreign Psychology, 11(1), 17–25. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.17759/jmfp.2022110102

© Hoffman B.A., 2022

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

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Brooke A. Hoffman, post graduate student, chair of developmental psychology named after L.F. Obukhova, Moscow State University of Psychology & Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4075-3221, e-mail: brookeahoffman@gmail.com

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