My first extended stay in Southeast Asia in Singapore nearly five years ago served as a true eye opener. Yes, I was fully aware that I was about to enter a country that was different from what I had known so far. I was eager and curious to learn and broaden my horizons to whatever might come. However, the first days were rather disappointing: nothing much different from what I knew. Sometimes it was hard to comprehend 'Singlish' (as Singaporean English is being referred to) and, at least for European standards, to get used to the extreme heat and humidity. It was only slowly that I discovered...

Becoming a father for one’s own psychological development? While this might sound self-centered, research indicates that pursuing fatherhood offers psychological benefits not only for fathers themselves but, more importantly, for those around them. Much research has explored how father involvement impacts children's development; however, less is known about how fatherhood affects fathers themselves, particularly over the long term. This scoping review will provide an overview of the existing knowledge on the psychological and health outcomes associated with father involvement for fathers themselves.