Fathers and Family Systems

Wang, Jingyi; Donithen, Reed W.; Schoppe‐Sullivan, Sarah J.

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-14498-1_3

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“…Family systems theoretical perspectives strengthen so much families function so structures of individuals and relationships, along every odd and kin constituting its very own subsystem [6]. These stages of systems within households are organized hierarchically then governed by means of boundaries as provide the regulations because of interactions among family members.…”

Section: Familymentioning

confidence: 99%

Fatherhood Presents Numerous Challenges

2023

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Family systems idea emphasizes the interdependence of family individuals on one another, with the behaviors or experiences about one man or woman infuencing the behaviors yet experiences regarding all others of the rule [1]. Family contributors enact communal positions in accordance in conformity with implicit family rules, which tend according to originate homeostasis in household functioning upon time. Multiple subsystems and alliances inhabit inside families as much well, together with the mother–father kindred (both theirs normal kinship or so co-parents specifcally), parent–child relationships, or sibling relationships. Additionally, household systems fluctuate between theirs level over boundary permeability, which means or effortlessly recent individuals are allowed in, then historic contributors are removed. Particularly express on, research on fathers beside a structures point of view tended in conformity with take place out of the “parenting” camp about research, examining basic patterns regarding family interaction, specially interactions within the marital subsystem such as much marital hostility and confict, or theirs outgrowth infuences of baby outcomes. Research so much took a “fathering” viewpoint centered closely of the respect about involvement by noncustodial fathers and the appreciation of viewing divorced, separated, then single dad and mom with children a household whose boundaries and systems extended over two or more households, as an alternative than limiting our view in imitation of alone households and deeming certain families “single parent families.”

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Section: Familymentioning

confidence: 99%

Fatherhood Presents Numerous Challenges

2023

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“…Thus, we drew from the developmental psychology concept “differential susceptibility”—some individuals are affected more by particular environmental conditions both for better and for worse (Ellis et al, 2011)—and use “susceptibility” instead of vulnerability in the remainder of this article. Third, many studies have relied on cross‐sectional data and mothers' reports of family dynamics (Wang et al, 2022). Also, results from studies of middle class or affluent families may not generalize to low‐income families, in which parents' vulnerability may be magnified, given greater stress and limited resources.…”

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“…Examinations of the father susceptibility hypothesis in the marital context have yielded inconsistent results, with some studies indicating fathers' elevated susceptibility (Davies et al, 2009; Krishnakumar & Buehler, 2000; Stroud et al, 2011), and others failing to find differences between mothers and fathers (Ponnet et al, 2013; Stevenson et al, 2019). Limited studies have directly and rigorously tested father susceptibility to coparenting (Wang et al, 2022), even though the coparenting relationship is more proximal to parenting (Feinberg, 2003). Moreover, coparenting may be especially important among low‐income families, given higher risks of relationship disturbance and dissolution (Evans, 2004).…”

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Examining parents' susceptibility: Coparenting relationships and parental involvement in low‐income families

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J of Marriage and Family

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Objective This study investigated whether fathers' involvement in play with young children was more susceptible than mothers' involvement to coparenting relationships in low‐income families and examined child gender and fathers' residential status as moderators of susceptibility. Background Parental involvement in developmentally appropriate and stimulating activities benefits young children. The coparenting relationship plays an important role in shaping parental involvement, and its impact may be stronger for fathers, rendering fathers more susceptible. Method Data were drawn from 4606 families in the Building Strong Families project. Mothers and fathers reported coparenting relationship quality and involvement in play with children at 15‐ and 36‐month follow‐up studies. Cross‐lagged panel models were used incorporating actor‐partner interdependence. Results Overall, fathers' involvement was more strongly affected by coparenting relationship quality than mothers' involvement. Elevated susceptibility to coparenting did not apply to all fathers. The involvement of fathers of girls (vs. fathers of boys) and non‐resident fathers (vs. resident fathers) was more strongly affected by fathers' perceptions of coparenting. The actor effect from coparenting to involvement was stronger for fathers than mothers in families with non‐resident fathers. No significant differences were found in partner effects. Conclusion This study reveals that parents' susceptibility is multiply determined and highlights the importance of considering the interrelated nature of family subsystems. Intervention programs targeting parenting and coparenting should spare more efforts to involve fathers, especially those whose engagement in parenting may be most susceptible to family processes.

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