Handbook of the Psychology of Fatherhood

The Handbook of the Psychology of Fatherhood explores the psychology of fatherhood across the lifespan and in various contexts, synthesizing research and theorization on fathering. It emphasizes positive fatherhood and masculinity and provides insights into fatherhood for diverse populations, including military, LGBTQ, and marginalized fathers. The book covers historical, multicultural, and future directions in fatherhood research, child development, grandparenting, mental and physical health, and prevention and intervention strategies. It offers recommendations for promoting the health and well-being of fathers and their families.

Format: Hardback
Length: 387 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive handbook delves into the intricate psychology of fatherhood across the lifespan and in various contexts. It synthesizes the dominant trajectory of research and theorization on fatherhood, which has traditionally shaped the field of fatherhood literature. The book explores fathering within the developmental stages of children, spanning from infancy to adulthood. Additionally, it addresses the health and well-being of fathers from the perinatal period onward, focusing on issues such as isolation, loss, trauma, and mental and physical health.

The handbook emphasizes positive fatherhood and masculinity, offering fresh perspectives on fatherhood. It integrates cutting-edge research on the intersectionality of fathering and provides valuable knowledge about fatherhood for diverse populations, including military personnel, LGBTQ individuals, and fathers who are marginalized. The handbook critically reviews clinical assessment and community-based prevention and intervention strategies related to fatherhood issues. It also examines future directions for public policy and on-the-ground work in this field.

The handbook offers recommendations for promoting the health and well-being of fathers and their families from multiple perspectives. Key areas of coverage include historical, multicultural, and future directions in the research of fatherhood. It delves into fatherhood and child development, from infancy to emerging adulthood. Grandfathering and adult children are also explored, as are the connections between fatherhood and men's mental and physical health and well-being. Positive masculinity and fatherhood are examined in depth.

The Handbook of the Psychology of Fatherhood is an indispensable resource for researchers, clinicians, practitioners, policy advocates, and graduate students in developmental psychology, social work, public health, pediatrics, human development, family studies, child and adolescent psychiatry, school and educational psychology, and other related fields. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date examination of fatherhood psychology, offering valuable insights and practical applications to enhance the well-being of fathers and their families.

Weight: 932g
Dimension: 184 x 261 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031144974
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022