Findings May 24, 2026 Daughters Promote Pair-Bonding in Fathers in Modern Western Contexts Krystal Duarte et al. University of Pennsylvania Working Paper, March 2026 Abstract: Prior research demonstrates a reliable association between low-quality father involvement or absence and negative outcomes for daughters, particularly in contemporary Western cultures. For example, low-quality father involvement and absence is associated with accelerated sexual development, promiscuity, and risk-taking.