What Configurations Drive Paternal Involvement in ASD Care? An fsQCA of Individual, Intrafamilial, and Extrafamilial Pathways

Key Points

• Paternal involvement in ASD care significantly differs based on various influencing configurations.
• Key evidence shows that social and familial factors shape these configurations, impacting care strategies.
• Using fsQCA, the analysis explores specific pathways related to intrafamilial and extrafamilial influences on involvement.
• The findings highlight the complexity of engagement in ASD care, indicating that tailored support may be needed.