The Current Concept of Paternal Bonding: A Systematic Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: Bonding is crucial to perinatal mental health. Despite an extensive body of literature on maternal bonding, few studies have focused on paternal bonding. This scoping review aimed to clarify the current state of the concept of paternal-infant/fetus bonding. The eligibility criteria were drawn from the population concept and context elements to answer the following questions: "what is paternal bonding?" and "what are the constructs of the concept of paternal bonding?" The review comprised 39 studies. Paternal bonding was associated with both positive and negative paternal behavior and thought and may be determined based on fathers' beliefs and rearing history. Most studies showed that father-child interaction is one of the factors promoting paternal bonding. However, fathers generally felt

SUBMITTER: Suzuki D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9690989 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature