Role of the Father

    Cards (3)

    • Strength - Use of findings in parenting advice
      Mothers feel less pressure on having to stay home with children, fathers can share the roles
    • Limitation - Confusion over research questions
      Some psychologists want to research fathers secondary attachment while others want primary. They both conflict and can’t answer the question
    • Limitation - Conflicting evidence
      Grossman says fathers are more involved in play but McCallum and Golombok say those without a father don’t develop differently, still leaves question unanswered