Not exact matches
Studies have shown that among the many effects of physical abuse are depression, anxiety,
cognitive and learning difficulties, even a lowering of IQ (especially verbal IQ), disordered sleep, flashbacks, loss of
empathy, aggressive behavior, chronically high stress levels which can lead to chronic health effects such as high blood pressure and
increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and inability to maintain relationships.
Research shows that high - quality father involvement and support are associated with a number of positive child outcomes, including decreased delinquency and behavioral problems, improved
cognitive development,
increased educational attainment, and better psychological wellbeing.8 Children with involved fathers, on average, perform better in school, have higher self - esteem, and exhibit greater
empathy, emotional security, curiosity, and pro-social behavior.
Fact: «Research on the impact of father involvement on children provides evidence that high levels of paternal participation tends to
increase children's
cognitive competence,
empathy, and internal locus of control.
We propose a model in which typical development of affective and
cognitive empathy can be influenced by complex interplay among intraindividual and interindividual moderators that
increase risk for empathic personal distress and excessive interpersonal guilt.