The role and influence of the father on his 'child' in biological and non-biological relationships. Part one: Literature overview and an interpretative phenomenological analysis study.

In her article, "The role and influence ... study.", Evelyn Millings argues the importance of a father figure in a child's life through a study. She tested 6 adults (3 women and 3 men) as parents and observed their different parenting styles as well as the outcomes of the children's characteristics. She conducted this study in order to determine the importance of the father figure in children's lives. The article is directed to anyone raising a child.