Genetic Testing for Unborn Children Study of Men's Attitudes

The University of Auckland, Dept of Psychology is looking for participants in a study about men's opinions on issues relating to pre-birth genetic testing. This research aims to investigate men's opinions regarding prebirth testing for genetic risk for diseases and disabilities. Pregnancy-related issues are often stereotypically presented as issues for women only. In this study, we would like to empower men by giving them the opportunity of express their views on a topic which undeniably requires their involvement.

To learn more about the study and to take part, please send a blank email to prenatal@auckland.ac.nz.

Researcher:
Cecile Muller, Department of Psychology, The University of Auckland (Tamaki Campus), Private Bag 92019, Auckland.

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Massive Study Finds Active Fathers are Essential for Well Adjusted Children

20-year review finds children have fewer psychological and behavioral problems

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, February 13, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Active father figures play a key role in reducing behaviour problems in boys and psychological problems in young women, according to a review published in the February issue of the peer-reviewed journal Acta Paediatrica.

Swedish researchers also found that regular positive contact reduces criminal behaviour among children in low-income families and enhances cognitive skills like intelligence, reasoning and language development. Children who lived with both a mother and father figure also had less behavioural problems than those who just lived with their mother.