The Electra complex is a term used to describe the female version of the Oedipus complex. It involves a girl, aged between 3 and 6, becoming subconsciously sexually attached to her father and increasingly hostile toward her mother. Carl Jung developed the theory in 1913.

What do you call a father daughter relationship?

Noun. Paternal bond between father and daughter. paternal bond.

How important are fathers to daughters?

The way dads interact with their former spouse can influence daughters as well. Loving fathers who provide praise, support, and unconditional love give their daughters the gift of confidence and high self-esteem. Daughters who have these traits grow into happy, and successful adults.