A Phenomenological Study of Absentee African American Fathers
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A Phenomenological Study of Absentee African American Fathers
Yazar:
Pearson, Miranda Y., author.
ISBN:
9780438088870
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1 electronic resource (187 pages)
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Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 79-11(E), Section: B.
Advisors: Stephanie L. Brooke-Werley Committee members: Joan K. Comeau; Rebecca G. Cowan.
Özet:
Nonresidential fathers influence over three-fourths of American households, with the African American community taking the lead. Using a phenomenological qualitative approach, 10 African American men, between the ages of 35--50, participated in semi structured, in-depth interviews to relay the essence of their lived experiences of being absentee fathers. The data was analyzed using Moustakas's technique of thematic analysis. Elder's life course theory and Bowlby's attachment theory supported examination of the lived experiences of these absentee African American fathers. The overall finding yielded themes related to how a family history of substance abuse, incarceration, poor interpersonal relationships, and consistent lack of parental intimacy contribute to the experience of African American father absenteeism. There were limitations to this study. They were:
1. Participant responses may not have been accurate or truthful.
2. The sample utilized was not a representative sample of all absentee African American fathers.
3. Some of the research follow-up questions may have been repetitive.
The findings from this study led to recommendations for further research on absentee fathers, not just African American absentee fathers. This study revealed that childhood upbringing, cultural factors, and uncontrolled circumstances are all part of the experience of absentee African American father involvement. This knowledge is congruent with both Elder's life course theory and Bowlby's attachment theory. Services and programs are needed to enhance fathers' engagement, reunification, paternal parental involvement and relational permanency throughout all races.
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School code: 1351
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