The New Dad Research Series

The New Dad Research Series examines the evolving roles and attitudes of working fathers. Over the past decade, the series, led by Professor Brad Harrington, has captured the experiences and perspectives of over 3,000 fathers on such topics as the transition to fatherhood, paternity leave, at-home dads, and millennial fathers.听

Featured Resources

A dad reading to a baby

Summary: The New Dad Research Series

A dad and son walking on the beach

Expanded Paid Parental Leave: Measuring the Impact of Leave on Work & Family (2019)

A dad and his child

The New Dad: The Career-Caregiving Conflict (2017)

Research Briefs

Member Benchmarking Requests (members only)

Members-only content is available in our Members-only portal, which requires a login. Learn more about the benefits of becoming a member.听

Paid Family Leave (Updated August 2022)
Paid Leave for Adoption or Foster Care (September 2021)
Supporting and Retaining Parents and Caregivers (August 2021)
Family Responsibilities Discrimination Policies (March 2021)
Paid Parental Leave Benchmarking (February 2021)

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