The influence of the extended family on the involvement of nonresident African American fathers.
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| Title: | The influence of the extended family on the involvement of nonresident African American fathers. |
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| Authors: | Perry AR (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Family Social Work. 2009, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p211-226. 16p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Family studies, *Fathers, *African American children, African American families, African American fathers, Extended families |
| Abstract: | This study investigates the extent to which the extended family provides support to African American nonresident fathers and its influence on their involvement with their children. The data for this study were collected from 278 African American nonresident fathers as a part of the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study. The findings revealed that increased support from the child's paternal extended family was associated with higher levels of father involvement. However, increased support from the child's maternal extended family was associated with lower levels of father involvement. Implications for social work practice are included. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | This study investigates the extent to which the extended family provides support to African American nonresident fathers and its influence on their involvement with their children. The data for this study were collected from 278 African American nonresident fathers as a part of the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study. The findings revealed that increased support from the child's paternal extended family was associated with higher levels of father involvement. However, increased support from the child's maternal extended family was associated with lower levels of father involvement. Implications for social work practice are included. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10522158 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10522150903046390 |
