The Nature and Importance of the Father-Infant Relationship.

Lamb, Michael E.; Lamb, Jamie E.

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Publication Date: 1976

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The Nature and Importance of the Father-Infant Relationship

Lamb, Michael E.; Lamb, Jamie E.

Family Coordinator, 25, 4, 379-383, Oct 76

The authors discuss several studies which invalidate the common presumption that fathers play an insignificant role in the sociopersonality development of their infant children. It is shown that fathers are extremely salient individuals in the lives of their children, particularly their sons. (Author)

Descriptors: Child Development, Fathers, Infants, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Role, Personality Development, Sex Differences, State of the Art Reviews

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