Thai Fathers' Involvement in Childcare During Early Childhood: A Mixed-Methods Study.

ABSTRACT: This explanatory sequential mixed-methods study investigates the factors influencing Thai fathers' involvement in early childhood Childcare. In the quantitative phase (n = 230), fathers' involvement in Childcare was assessed using a Childcare involvement scale to identify key contributing factors. The qualitative phase (n = 20) further elaborated on these quantitative findings through content analysis. Stepwise multiple regression analysis demonstrated that fathers' perceived Childcare skills, division of Childcare responsibilities, and marital satisfaction explained 53% (p < .001) of the variance in paternal involvement. The qualitative phase expanded on these findings, identifying fathers' involvement experiences, and revealing three central themes: responsible invol

SUBMITTER: Sriyasak A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11613256 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature