Date of Award
12-1987
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Jack L. Michael
Second Advisor
Dr. Wayne Fuqua
Third Advisor
Dr. Galen Alessi
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
This study replicated the findings and expanded the assessment procedures of a previous study that had established the effectiveness of a multi-component infant-care skills training program for first-time fathers. A multiple probe design was used in this study to demonstrate that the training program produced criterion performance of the infant-care skills by four experimental fathers; also, an increase in the frequency of infant stimulation activities initiated by these fathers was observed. A pre/post training evaluation of the effects of the training program on the fathers' performance of play and affectional behaviors and daily infant-care activities yielded negative results. Four control fathers were assessed throughout the study to evaluate the effects of time, and exposure to their infants on the same dependent measures as the experimental fathers.
Recommended Citation
Vrazo, G. Joseph, "An Evaluation of the Effects of an Infant-Care Skills Training Program on Fathering Behaviors" (1987). Masters Theses. 1282.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/1282
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