Low Self-Esteem: The absence of a male figure, especially if the father is emotionally unavailable, can lead to lower self-esteem and confidence in children.
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Personality Development: Father absence can affect the personality development of children, leading to issues such as femininized behavior in boys and difficulties in achieving adequate sex-role identification.
Behavioral Problems: There is a higher likelihood of behavioral issues, including increased risk of antisocial behavior and delinquency, particularly in boys.
Emotional Instability: The absence of a male figure can contribute to emotional instability, including increased stress and anxiety in various aspects of life.
Long-term Consequences
Economic and Social Mobility: Father absence can also impact economic and social mobility, with children from fatherless homes being more likely to experience economic hardship and less educational attainment.
Criminal Behavior: There is a higher risk of criminal behavior, with young men who did not grow up with their fathers being more likely to have spent time in jail by around age 30.
Males: For males, the absence of a father can lead to challenges in developing a strong masculine identity and can result in femininized behavior and difficulties in social and personality development.
In summary, the absence of male figures during childhood can lead to a range of negative psychological, social, and emotional outcomes, affecting various aspects of an individual's development and well-being.