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ArticleEuropean journal of investigation in health, psychology and education2025

What Do Dads Want in a Parenting Program? Improving Father Engagement in Parenting Education and Support.

Amelia Rofe, Guy Hawkins, Emily E Freeman

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Article in European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Amelia RofeSchool of Psychological Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-8402-395X
Guy HawkinsSchool of Psychological Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
Emily E FreemanSchool of Psychological Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-1594-5213

Funding

This research is supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship. N/A
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Father engagement in parenting programs is vital for positive child development and family wellbeing, yet fathers remain underrepresented in parenting programs. This study examines factors influencing fathers' participation using two discrete choice experiments. Experiment 1 identified key attributes affecting engagement, including program content, cost, and delivery modality. Experiment 2 refined these insights, showing a preference for cost-free, face-to-face programs with practical activities. Findings highlight the importance of addressing financial barriers; offering flexible, relevant content; and designing father-friendly programs to improve accessibility and inclusivity. By prioritising fathers' needs and preferences, parenting programs can better support child and family outcomes, fostering greater engagement and promoting equality across diverse family systems.

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decision makingengagementfathersparenting programs

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PMID41149153
PMCPMC12564772

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