Introduction The following article summarises research presentations on Vietnam, India, Taiwan, and Malaysia, and distils relevant points for discussion and reflection in shaping more involved fatherhood. The presentations were made at Panel 1: Father Involvement in a Changing Asia as part of the first Asia fatherhood research conference entitled Fatherhood in 21st Century Asia: Research, … Read more
International Conference on Fatherhood in 21st Century Asia: Research, Interventions, and Policies Read the FULL report (in two parts): Part 1: ARI_Fatherhood_Conf_pt1.pdf Part 2: ARI_Fatherhood_Conf_pt2.pdf Conference Summary Date: 17 – 18 June 2010 Venue: Auditorium Level 3, Faculty of Law Block B, 469G Bukit Timah Road, NUS @ Bukit Timah Campus Jointly organized by: · Asia Research Institute, National … Read more
The role of mothers in fatherhood is a complex subject. This research brief unpacks some of the key issues to examine fatherhood through the lens of mothers; mothers’ shared responsibility for still-traditional gender roles in parenting; and the critical influence of the mother-father relationship on the type of father a man becomes to his child. … Read more
Introduction Research considering how cultural factors influence fatherhood practices is generally scarce. Yet, culture, like other factors, including gender, socio-economic status, and nationality, influences fatherhood. While research focused on socio-economic factors such as income and employment has produced relatively clear results, linking higher income and stable employment with more active father involvement, the link between … Read more
Fathers’ Involvement Linked to Higher Educational Achievement With the keen focus on academic performance in Asian communities, dads, teachers, teachers, school principals, school counsellors, librarians and even University lecturers may find Fatherhood Institute Research Summary: Father’s Impact on Their Children’s Learning and Achievement, an interesting read. Introduction The summary states that major studies across the world … Read more
While much research has focused on young single mothers, little is known of the men who fathered their children. Young fathers are often invisible as a group, in research and practice, or if discussed, regarded as part of the problem rather than solution. This research brief highlights the challenges of early fatherhood as well as … Read more
Introduction A narrow focus on the amount of time that fathers spend with their children neglects the diverse roles that fathers play in their children’s development and the diverse motivations of fathers today. Michael Lamb makes this point in his review of changing approaches to the study of fatherhood, and calls for a more inclusive … Read more
Introduction Family life in Singapore has evolved significantly over the last three decades. Today, the scenario of “breadwinner dad” and “stay-at-home mum” is no longer typical. While fathers remain generally less involved than mothers in caregiving for children, fatherhood in Singapore looks set to evolve further in the future. This brief reviews available statistics on … Read more
Source: Bader, E. & Doucet, A. (2006). New fathers cluster executive summary. Father Involvement Community Research Forum, Spring 2006 This article summarises the work of the New Fathers Cluster of the Canadian-based Father Involvement Research Alliance (FIRA). This cluster focuses its research on the period from pregnancy through the first eighteen months of a child’s … Read more
Source: Premberg, A., Hellström, A.L. & Berg, M. (2008). Experiences of the first year as father. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 22(1), 56-63. Introduction Earlier research highlights the importance of fathers’ participation in the child’s development. In Sweden, it is a public policy goal to involve fathers in infant care and to increase gender equality between parents. A … Read more