Examining the link between parental relationship functioning and parent sensitivity: a meta-analysis.

IF 3.3 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL

Attachment & Human Development Pub Date : 2024-12-26 DOI:10.1080/14616734.2024.2441146

Jenney Zhu, Audrey-Ann Deneault, Harshita Seal, Gabrielle Lucchese-Lavecchia, Sheri Madigan, Jean-François Bureau

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Abstract

Background: Fathers remain neglected in attachment research, despite paternal sensitivity being important for children's development. Past research suggested that fathers' parenting may be influenced by contextual factors, including relationship functioning between parents.

Objective: This meta-analysis examined the association between paternal sensitivity and parental relationship functioning, and compared the magnitude of associations to those of maternal sensitivity.

Method: A search conducted across five databases up to February 2023 yielded 44 studies and N = 4,616 fathers (mean father age: 31.7 years; mean child age: 19.1 months). All studies included an observational measure of paternal sensitivity and a measure of parental relationship functioning.

Results: Paternal sensitivity was positively associated with the quality of the co-parenting relationship (r = .13, 95% CI [.01, .25]) and parental romantic relationship (r = .09, 95% CI [.03, .15]).. Associations were similar for mothers and fathers.

Conclusion: This study contributes to our understanding of factors that enhance paternal sensitivity.

Implications: The results of this research may inform family-wide intervention and prevention efforts to support child well-being.

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检验父母关系功能与父母敏感性之间的联系：一项荟萃分析。

背景：父亲在依恋研究中仍然被忽视，尽管父亲的敏感性对儿童的发展很重要。过去的研究表明，父亲的育儿方式可能受到环境因素的影响，包括父母之间的关系功能。目的：本荟萃分析考察了父亲敏感性与父母关系功能之间的关系，并将其与母亲敏感性的关系进行了比较。方法：截至2023年2月，在5个数据库中进行的搜索产生了44项研究和N = 4,616名父亲(平均父亲年龄：31.7岁；平均儿童年龄：19.1个月)。所有的研究都包括父亲敏感性的观察性测量和父母关系功能的测量。结果：父亲敏感性与共同抚养关系质量呈正相关(r =。13, 95% ci[。[0.01, .25])和父母之间的关系(r =。09, 95% ci[。03年,酒精含量)。母亲和父亲之间的关联相似。结论：本研究有助于我们理解父亲敏感性增强的因素。含义：本研究的结果可能为家庭干预和预防工作提供信息，以支持儿童福祉。

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Attachment & Human Development PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL-

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7.00

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6.20%

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期刊介绍： Attachment & Human Development is the leading forum for the presentation of empirical research, reviews and clinical case studies that reflect contemporary advances in attachment theory and research. The journal addresses the growing demand from the domains of psychology, psychiatry, psychotherapy and related disciplines including nursing and social work, for a clear presentation of ideas, methods and research based on attachment theory.