Understanding Provider Attitudes Regarding Father Involvement in Early Intervention
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| Title: | Understanding Provider Attitudes Regarding Father Involvement in Early Intervention |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Curtiss, Sarah L., McBride, Brent A., Uchima, Kelly, Laxman, Dan J. (ORCID |
| Source: | Topics in Early Childhood Special Education. Aug 2021 41(2):147-159. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Institute of Education Sciences (ED) |
| Contract Number: | R324A120174 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Early Childhood Education Preschool Education |
| Descriptors: | Fathers, Parent Participation, Early Intervention, Cultural Influences, Preschool Teachers, Allied Health Personnel, Attitudes, Parent Role, Family Environment, Family Relationship, Role, Gender Differences, Barriers |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0271121419844829 |
| ISSN: | 0271-1214 1538-4845 |
| Abstract: | The interest in fathers as active parents has increased dramatically over the past 30 years among researchers and the popular press with considerable attention given to direct child-rearing activities; however, mothers continue to be the most likely participants in early intervention (EI) services. Using thematic analysis, we explored providers' perceptions (N = 511) of father involvement in EI regarding (a) the impact of increased father involvement, (b) how father involvement could be increased, and (c) the role of culture in father involvement. Providers believed more involvement was better and identified several ways in which fathers made a difference. Some providers believed it was not in their hands to increase involvement; however, other providers identified systems-level and direct approaches. Providers preponderantly reported culture as a barrier to involvement but there were notable exceptions. We recommend providers receive professional development to support family-centered philosophies and practices that are inclusive of fathers. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| IES Funded: | Yes |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1300558 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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