Are Fathers Important for Adolescents?




Dads on the Air show

Summary: With special guest: Dr William (Bill) Fabricius …in conversation with Bill Kable Most studies in the area of children and families concentrate on the influence of mothers. Fathers are understudied in this area. For this reason we welcome the results of a paper on the role of fathers and we have the opportunity today to speak with one of its lead authors, Associate Professor Dr William Fabricius who joins us from New York. The title of the paper is Effects of the Inter-Parental Relationship on Adolescents’ Emotional Security and Adjustment: The Important Role of Fathers. Podcast (mp3)