Concept analysis of parenting behaviors of fathers with early childhood

This study aims to clarify the concept and promote understanding by conducting a concept analysis of the parenting behaviors of fathers during early childhood, a critical period where parenting behaviors and direction have a significant impact. This study is a concept analysis of the parenting behaviors of fathers with conducted using Walker and Avant’s method. The analysis utilized data collected from 1960 to February 2023. The attributes of paternal caregiving behavior in early childhood identified in this study include general and universal attitudes or behaviors, father-child interactions, caregiving and discipline based on love, and instinctive and explicit caregiving behaviors. The antecedents of paternal caregiving behavior in early childhood were the perception of caregiving and the actual caregiving behaviors. The findings of this study underscore the need for a comprehensive measurement tool to assess the parenting behaviors of fathers with early childhood. Such a tool should integrate all key attributes identified in this study to accurately evaluate and support effective parenting practices during this formative period.

Concept analysis; Parenting behaviors; Fathers; Early childhood

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