Do fathers who take a parental leave and stay involved raise smarter children? Evidence from the Millennium Cohort Study (MCS1-MCS6)
Lead Research Organisation:
The University of Manchester
Department Name: Social Sciences
Abstract
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Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES/P000665/1 | 30/09/2017 | 29/09/2027 | |||
| 1881428 | Studentship | ES/P000665/1 | 30/09/2017 | 30/11/2021 | Darya Vanchugova |
| Description | Increased paternal involvement at the age of 10-12 is significantly associated with lower levels of adolescent risky behaviour. The data from the MCS provides evidence that this relationship is mediated by father-child closeness, parental monitoring and child's friendships with delinquent peers. |
| Exploitation Route | This research aims to inform policy interventions that are targeted at fathers and aimed to buffer adolescents' partaking in risky activities during one of the most turbulent periods of their lives, the adolescence. |
| Sectors | Other |