Involvement Among Resident Fathers and Links to Infant Cognitive Outcomes

Research BriefEarly ChildhoodSep 1, 2008

Examines how father involvement is associated with infant cognitive outcomes in two domains (babbling and exploring objects with a purpose). Results indicate that varied aspects of father involvement (cognitively stimulating activities, physical care, paternal warmth, and care giving activities) are associated with a lower likelihood of infant cognitive delay.