Father Involvement and Children's Developmental Outcomes
A Systematic Review of the Literature on Chinese Population over the Past 20 Years
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21868686 |
|---|---|
| Authors | X Y Wang (0000-0002-8896-1521), Xizi Wang (0000-0002-2384-7218), Cheng Chi (0000-0001-5603-0610) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 27-36 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Social Science and Humanity (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2010-3646 • E-ISSN: 2010-3646 |
| Publisher | EJournal Publishing (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.18178/ijssh.2025.15.1.1237 |
| OpenAlex | W4408173102 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
In the Chinese context, fathers historically held distant, disciplinary roles in the family. This systematic review examines the influence of Chinese father involvement on the developmental outcomes of pre-puberty children over the past two decades, considering contemporary societal shifts in paternal roles. A comprehensive search of databases including PsycINFO, PubMed, and CNKI was conducted using relevant keywords, resulting in finding a total of 1314 papers. Following the first screening, 158 manuscripts were appraised for eligibility, and 55 articles were included in the analysis subsequently. Active father involvement yielded positive outcomes in behavior, socio-emotional, cognitive, and psychological domains, enhancing social skills, emotional well-being, and cognitive abilities. However, some studies reported negative or inconclusive results due to methodological and cultural differences, necessitating further research. The review also highlights the importance of nurturing positive paternal involvement for child and family well-being in the changing Chinese landscape, emphasizing the need to understand the nuances of fatherhood in this context for policy and interventions
Biology · Chinese population · Developmental psychology · Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Psychology · Genetics · Pediatrics
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |