From Psychologies · Bokhobza Olivia · · 50s
Men with Daughters Change Couples
Men with daughters become more involved in their marriages.
In brief
Men with daughters become more involved in their marriages. Men who become fathers of daughters show stronger commitment to their partners and increased relationship satisfaction. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Psychologists Find
Psychologists observe men who become fathers of daughters change behavior in their couples.
“Les psychologues observent que les hommes qui deviennent pères d'une fille auraient tendance à changer de comportement dans leur couple”
Study Published
A Dutch study of 542 adolescents found daughters affect fathers' relationship with mothers.
“Une étude longitudinale menée par des psychologues aux Pays-Bas auprès de 542 adolescents”
Fathers Show Stronger Bonds
Fathers of daughters report stronger attachment to their partner's mother.
“Les pères de filles manifestent une motivation plus forte à entretenir leur relation amoureuse avec la mère de leur enfant”
Why Daughters Change Behavior
Having a daughter motivates fathers to strengthen their relationships with partners.
“Dans les cultures occidentales modernes, les filles favorisent la formation de liens de couple chez les pères”
Expert Insight
Psychologist Kaytlyn Gillis says daughters help fathers become role models for future partners.
“Un père est souvent l'un des tout premiers modèles pour une fille de la façon dont les hommes se comportent dans une relation intime”
What Happens Next
Men with daughters become more involved in their relationships with women.
“Devenir père d'une fille, bouscule, pour de nombreux hommes, certaines certitudes et mène à prendre encore plus soin des femmes”
The bottom line
Men who become fathers of daughters show stronger commitment to their partners and increased relationship satisfaction.
