This study investigated left-behind Filipino fathers and their involvement as child caregivers. It hypothesized that social support and well-being predict paternal involvement, with well-being as the mediator. Results showed that familial and peer support predicted involvement, with well-being as mediator. Spousal support did not predict involvement or well-being. Findings highlight the importance of familial and peer support to left-behind fathers. Interactions between significant predictors of involvement present novel pathways to childcare. The non-significant role of spousal support is discussed in the context of transnational migration. Intervention development that involves families and peers is suggested.

这项研究调查了留守菲律宾的父亲及其作为儿童保育者的参与。它假设社会支持和福祉可以预测父亲的参与，而福祉是调解人。结果显示，家庭和同伴的支持可预测参与程度，并以幸福为中介。配偶的支持并不能预测其参与程度或幸福感。调查结果凸显了家庭和同伴支持对落后父亲的重要性。参与的重要预测因子之间的相互作用为育儿提供了新颖的途径。在跨国移民的背景下讨论了配偶支持的非重要作用。建议涉及家庭和同伴的干预发展。