Types of Parenting of Fathers during Early Childhood: A Q Methodological Approach.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine types of parenting among fathers. The characteristics of parenting each type in early childhood were identified by systematically analyzing and classifying father's perceptions of parenting using the Q-methodology, which places importance on the perspective of the performer.

Methods: The Q-method, which is effective for measuring individual subjectivity was used.