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The Psychology Behind Being a Dad and its Effects on Fathers Themselves

Becoming a father for one’s own psychological development? While this might sound self-centered, research indicates that pursuing fatherhood offers psychological benefits not only for fathers themselves but, more importantly, for those around them. Much research has explored how father involvement impacts children's development; however, less is known about how fatherhood affects fathers themselves, particularly over the long term. This scoping review will provide an overview of the existing knowledge on the psychological and health outcomes associated with father involvement for fathers themselves. / more