title: Effects of the New Fathers Network on first-time fathers' parenting self-efficacy and parenting satisfaction during the transition to parenthood.
abstract: The effectiveness of an Internet-based intervention, the New Fathers Network, was tested in improving first-time fathers' parenting self-efficacy and parenting satisfaction during the first 8 weeks following their infants' birth as compared with no intervention (Comparison Group). Parenting self-efficacy and satisfaction scores for the Intervention Group significantly improved from 4 to 8 weeks; parenting self-efficacy and satisfaction scores for the Comparison Group to which no intervention was given did not change significantly. Participants were primarily satisfied with the New Fathers Network.
authors: University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Nursing, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0620, USA. dbrage@unmc.edu
authors: Diane Brage
authors: DB
authors: Hudson
authors: Christie
authors: C
authors: Campbell-Grossman
authors: Margaret Ofe
authors: MO
authors: Fleck
authors: Susan M
authors: SM
authors: Elek
authors: Amy
authors: A
authors: Shipman
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005220:Fathers / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D020407:Internet / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D009329:Nebraska; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D016487:Parenting / Q000523:psychology*; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011582:Psychological Theory; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires