Received: August 31, 2011; Revised: September 7, 2011 Accepted: October 27, 2011.
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of paternal marital satisfaction and caregiving behavior on children's paternal representations. 112 preschoolers(67 boys and 45 girls, aged 4-5) and their fathers participated in this study. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling analysis. The results were as follows: firstly, paternal marital satisfaction had a direct effect on caregiving behaviors. Secondly, paternal caregiving behavior did not have a direct effect on children's paternal representations. Thirdly, paternal marital satisfaction had a direct effect on children's paternal representations. Fourthly, paternal caregiving behavior did not have a mediatory effect between paternal marital satisfaction and children's paternal representations. In conclusion, paternal marital satisfaction has influenced on caregiving behavior and children's paternal representations.
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