Role of the father

• What was Cohen's still face study results when done with fathers?

  • Same findings as original study
  • Shows no difference between father and mother?
• How does Schaffer and Emerson's study investigate the role of the father?

  • Only 3% had father as first attachment
  • 75% had father as secondary attachment, father still has a key role
• What was the results of Grossman et al study in terms of fathers role?

  • Longitudinal study
  • Quality of fathers play with baby related to quality of adolescent attachment
• What was Field et al results of role of father?

  • Filmed babies interacting with father and mother
  • Fathers also have potential to be emotion-focused as primary attachment figures