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Journal of Child and Family Studies
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17-04-2015 | Original Paper

Associations Among Supportive Coparenting, Father Engagement and Attachment: The Role of Race/Ethnicity

Auteurs: Sangita Pudasainee-Kapri, Rachel A. Razza

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 12/2015

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Abstract

The present study examined the longitudinal associations among supportive coparenting and father engagement during infancy and mother–child attachment in toddlerhood within an at-risk sample (N = 1371). Of particular interest was whether these associations were moderated by race/ethnicity. Mothers reported on coparenting and father engagement during the 1-year interview and mother–child attachment was assessed using the Toddler Attachment Sort-39 at age three during the in-home visit. Findings suggest that supportive coparenting was significantly associated with higher levels of father engagement and more secure mother–child attachment relationship for both white and minority families. In addition, race/ethnicity moderated the link between supportive coparenting and father engagement such that the link was stronger among white families compared to minority families. Results highlight the significance of coparenting for father engagement and the mother–child attachment relationship. The implications of these findings are discussed for interventions targeting coparenting and positive paternal engagement among at-risk children.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Associations Among Supportive Coparenting, Father Engagement and Attachment: The Role of Race/Ethnicity
Auteurs
Sangita Pudasainee-Kapri
Rachel A. Razza
Publicatiedatum
17-04-2015
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 12/2015
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-015-0187-6

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