Effects of the new fathers network on first-time fathers' parenting self-efficacy and parenting satisfaction during the transition to parenthood

Diane Brage Hudson, Christie Campbell-Grossman, Margaret Ofe Fleck, Susan M. Elek, Amy Shipman

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Abstract

The effectiveness of an Internet-based intervention, the New Fathers Network, was tested in improving first-time fathers' parenting self-efficacy and parenting satisfaction during the first 8 weeks following their infants' birth as compared with no intervention (Comparison Group). Parenting self-efficacy and satisfaction scores for the Intervention Group significantly improved from 4 to 8 weeks; parenting self-efficacy and satisfaction scores for the Comparison Group to which no intervention was given did not change significantly. Participants were primarily satisfied with the New Fathers Network.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)217-229
Number of pages13
JournalComprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing
Volume26
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics

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