Why fathers are too important to ignore: communication about sexuality between fathers and daughters

Holist Nurs Pract. 2013 Mar-Apr;27(2):89-97. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0b013e318280f78a.

Abstract

This cross-sectional study examined perceptions of sexual communication between 38 dyads of fathers and daughters. Results indicate agreement about the 3 topics most and least frequently discussed but significant differences in perceived extent of sexual communication. These differences indicate that interventions may be needed to increase fathers' comfort with sexual communication.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Communication*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Father-Child Relations*
  • Fathers / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nuclear Family / psychology
  • Parenting
  • Sexuality*
  • Socioeconomic Factors