Role of the father

• Fathers as secondary attachment figures

  Geiger (1996)- suggested that fathers act as playmates for a child whereas mothers are more nuturing.
• Fathers as a primary attachment figures

  Lamb (1987)- suggested that fathers can also develop sensitive responsiveness.
• Fathers as a primary attachment figures

  Sethna et al (2017)- found that children whose fathers were more engaged and sensitive showed increased cognitive development.
• Fathers as a primary attachment figures

  Scatliffe et al (2019)- Meta-analysis demonstrating maternal and paternal oxytocin levels are equal.