Factors influencing the confidence of fathers in their paternal role during early childhood

Background: This study explores the factors influencing the paternal role confidence of fathers with young children aged 1 to 3 years in Korea from 01 June to 10 July 2024. Methods: The research examines the relationship between positive parenting behaviors, parenting stress, and paternal role c...

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Main Authors: Myeong Jong Kim, Sang Yong Park, Ji Hyun Choi, Ha-Na Cho, Jeong Woon Seo
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Language:English
Published: MRE Press 2025-02-01
Series:Journal of Men's Health
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Online Access:https://oss.jomh.org/files/article/20250228-494/pdf/JOMH2024090401.pdf
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description Background: This study explores the factors influencing the paternal role confidence of fathers with young children aged 1 to 3 years in Korea from 01 June to 10 July 2024. Methods: The research examines the relationship between positive parenting behaviors, parenting stress, and paternal role confidence, with a focus on how these variables differ according to the general characteristics of fathers, such as age, income, and the developmental stage of the child. Results: The study found that higher paternal role confidence is positively correlated with active positive parenting behaviors and negatively correlated with parenting stress. Significant differences in positive parenting behaviors and stress were observed across different age groups of fathers and children, suggesting that these factors should be considered when developing support programs aimed at enhancing paternal role confidence. By situating the study in South Korea, the findings provide insights into how cultural and societal factors shape paternal experiences, particularly in a context of evolving family dynamics and gender roles. Conclusions: The findings highlight the importance of reducing parenting stress and promoting active involvement of fathers in parenting to improve child development outcomes.
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spelling doaj-art-6b257ddf0bdd4d6580c802d1470cf4ef2025-08-20T03:16:35ZengMRE PressJournal of Men's Health1875-68671875-68592025-02-01212849110.22514/jomh.2025.025S1875-6867(25)00342-2Factors influencing the confidence of fathers in their paternal role during early childhoodMyeong Jong Kim0Sang Yong Park1Ji Hyun Choi2Ha-Na Cho3Jeong Woon Seo4Department of Healthcare Management, Catholic Kwandong University, 25601 Gangneung, Republic of Korea Korea University Guro Hospital, 08307 Seoul, Republic of KoreaCollege of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, 03760 Seoul, Republic of Korea Department of Nursing, Baekseok Culture University, 31065 Cheonan, Republic of Korea Startup Support Foundation, Catholic Kwandong University, 25601 Gangneung, Republic of Korea Background: This study explores the factors influencing the paternal role confidence of fathers with young children aged 1 to 3 years in Korea from 01 June to 10 July 2024. Methods: The research examines the relationship between positive parenting behaviors, parenting stress, and paternal role confidence, with a focus on how these variables differ according to the general characteristics of fathers, such as age, income, and the developmental stage of the child. Results: The study found that higher paternal role confidence is positively correlated with active positive parenting behaviors and negatively correlated with parenting stress. Significant differences in positive parenting behaviors and stress were observed across different age groups of fathers and children, suggesting that these factors should be considered when developing support programs aimed at enhancing paternal role confidence. By situating the study in South Korea, the findings provide insights into how cultural and societal factors shape paternal experiences, particularly in a context of evolving family dynamics and gender roles. Conclusions: The findings highlight the importance of reducing parenting stress and promoting active involvement of fathers in parenting to improve child development outcomes.https://oss.jomh.org/files/article/20250228-494/pdf/JOMH2024090401.pdfpaternal role confidenceparenting stresspositive parenting behaviorssouth koreaearly childhood parenting
spellingShingle Myeong Jong Kim
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Ha-Na Cho
Jeong Woon Seo
Factors influencing the confidence of fathers in their paternal role during early childhood
Journal of Men's Health
paternal role confidence
parenting stress
positive parenting behaviors
south korea
early childhood parenting
title Factors influencing the confidence of fathers in their paternal role during early childhood
title_full Factors influencing the confidence of fathers in their paternal role during early childhood
title_fullStr Factors influencing the confidence of fathers in their paternal role during early childhood
title_full_unstemmed Factors influencing the confidence of fathers in their paternal role during early childhood
title_short Factors influencing the confidence of fathers in their paternal role during early childhood
title_sort factors influencing the confidence of fathers in their paternal role during early childhood
topic paternal role confidence
parenting stress
positive parenting behaviors
south korea
early childhood parenting
url https://oss.jomh.org/files/article/20250228-494/pdf/JOMH2024090401.pdf
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