Study of sisters helps explain dad's influence on risky sexual behavior
Thursday, June 8, 2017 - 14:02
in Psychology & Sociology
Researchers have shown links between father involvement and daughters' sexual behavior, with the standard explanation attributing that influence to shared genes that impact both a father's behavior and relationships and his child's problem behavior, including engaging in risky sex and affiliating with delinquent peers. But a study suggests that even though genes likely play a part, they may not be the whole story.