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Cyber Pastor on Saturday, June 16, 2007 6:04:38 PM
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The Father Factor
June 2007
1. Fathers’ religiosity is linked to higher quality of parent-child relationships. full details
2. Fathers who regularly attend religious services are more likely to be engaged in one-on-one activities with their children. full details
3. Civically active fathers are more likely to participate in youth-related activities. full details
4. Fathers’ engagement in their children’s activities was linked to higher academic performance. full details
5. Among adolescent boys, those who receive more parenting from their fathers are less likely to exhibit anti-social and delinquent behaviors. full details
6. Among adolescent girls, those who have a strong relationship with their fathers are less likely to report experiencing depression. full details
7. Close father-adolescent bonds protect against the negative influence of peer drug use. full details
8. Adolescent girls who have a close relationship with their fathers are more likely to delay sexual activity. full details
9. Adolescent girls whose fathers were present during their childhood are less likely to become pregnant. full details
10. Adolescent males who report a close relationship with their fathers are more likely to anticipate having a stable marriage in the future. full details
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