Theres been a plethora of media sites introducing a new and interesting view: that contrary to what may appear self-evident, that in fact lower testosterone rates may make fathers better.
https://www.inverse.com/article/45930-fathers-with-low-testosterone-makes-better-dads
"We found that when the men saw their infants in distress and their testosterone declined, they were more nurturing and sensitive fathers when they had to interact with their infants.
We also found that when fathers described themselves as empathetic and when they reported having a loving relationship with the infant’s mother, they were more sensitive fathers."
claims Inverse.com, additionally:
"These findings have important implications for developing interventions to assist fathers in the care of their infants because we now know how to help fathers cope with infant distress. Why? Increases in testosterone in response to a crying infant combined with a father’s inability to soothe the baby can lead to aggravation and aggressive tendencies that place the infant at risk for maltreatment."
https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/low-testosterone-may-make-better-father-wcz/
"Many new parents know that a good night’s sleep is tough to come by. What the new parents probably do not know is that a crying infant can trigger a testosterone dip in some men, which turns out to be a good thing." Says the Good Men Project.
The reputable outlet Vice New's Tonic publication echoes these claims. The Author who was part of the Study writes:
"In both mothers and fathers, the sound of a crying baby can trigger a series of emotional responses, from empathy, to annoyance, to aggravation. The best response is empathy, as aggravation can lead to aggressive behaviors that put the child at risk."
So what do you guys think about this?
https://tonic.vice.com/en_us/article/xw4gzk/low-testosterone-may-make-you-a-better-father
https://www.inverse.com/article/45930-fathers-with-low-testosterone-makes-better-dads
"We found that when the men saw their infants in distress and their testosterone declined, they were more nurturing and sensitive fathers when they had to interact with their infants.
We also found that when fathers described themselves as empathetic and when they reported having a loving relationship with the infant’s mother, they were more sensitive fathers."
claims Inverse.com, additionally:
"These findings have important implications for developing interventions to assist fathers in the care of their infants because we now know how to help fathers cope with infant distress. Why? Increases in testosterone in response to a crying infant combined with a father’s inability to soothe the baby can lead to aggravation and aggressive tendencies that place the infant at risk for maltreatment."
https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/low-testosterone-may-make-better-father-wcz/
"Many new parents know that a good night’s sleep is tough to come by. What the new parents probably do not know is that a crying infant can trigger a testosterone dip in some men, which turns out to be a good thing." Says the Good Men Project.
The reputable outlet Vice New's Tonic publication echoes these claims. The Author who was part of the Study writes:
"In both mothers and fathers, the sound of a crying baby can trigger a series of emotional responses, from empathy, to annoyance, to aggravation. The best response is empathy, as aggravation can lead to aggressive behaviors that put the child at risk."
So what do you guys think about this?
https://tonic.vice.com/en_us/article/xw4gzk/low-testosterone-may-make-you-a-better-father
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