PSY 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Psy
8 Dec 2020
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The powerful role of paternal warmth in development. Research in diverse cultures demonstrates that fathers" warmth contributes to children"s long- term favourable development. In studies of many societies and ethnic groups around the world, researchers coded paternal expressions of love and nurturance evident in such behaviours as cuddling, hugging, comforting, playing, verbally expressing love, and praising the child"s behaviour. Fathers who devote little time to physical caregiving express warmth through play. In a german study, fathers" play sensitivity accepting toddlers" play initiative, adapting play behaviours to toddlers" capacities, and responding appropriately to toddlers" expressions of emotion predicted children"s secure internal working models of attachment during middle childhood and adolescence. Through play, fathers seemed to transfer to young children a sense of confidence about parental support, which may strengthen their capacity to master many later challenges. Cross-cultural research reveals a consistent relationship between the amount go time fathers spend near infants and toddlers and their expressions of caring and affection.
