Newswise — Fathers play an important role in children’s development, and the ways in which they can make significant, positive contributions is quite notable. A variety of research studies have found that fathers’ emotional support, relationship with their children, and financial caretaking are all associated with children’s well-being, cognitive development, and social competence. The Family Institute at Northwestern University’s Mark Lynn, PhD, is available to comment on the role of the father enhancing a child’s development.
“Research on fathers’ influence on child development has gradually moved beyond simple measures of the quantity of father involvement towards reliable and meaningful measures of the nature, or quality of fathers’ relationships with their children,” explains Dr. Lynn.
Dr. Lynn received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Marquette University and completed his APA-accredited clinical internship through Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. Dr. Lynn is passionate about helping to guide and support families’ efforts to promote positive development and resilience in youth. He works to promote fathers’ roles in children’s development, aligning with fathers’ unique concerns and perspectives within the family.
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