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Involvement with Children and Low-Income Fathers' Psychological Well-Being
Letitia E Kotila1, Claire M Kamp Dush1
1The Ohio State University.
Fathering
|January 24, 2015
Summary
Father involvement impacts men's mental health. Higher involvement generally lowers depressive symptoms, but non-resident fathers may experience the opposite effect, especially with low-quality relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Low-income men face heightened risks for depressive symptoms and decreased father involvement.
- Understanding the interplay between fatherhood and mental well-being is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the reciprocal associations between father involvement and depressive symptoms in resident and nonresident fathers.
- To investigate the moderating role of relationship quality on these associations.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study (n = 2,703).
- Employed longitudinal analysis to assess associations over a two-year period.
- Differentiated analyses for resident and nonresident fathers.
Main Results:
- Increased father involvement correlated with reduced depressive symptoms in fathers two years later.
- Nonresident fathers with higher involvement showed increased depressive symptoms over time.
- Resident fathers with higher involvement experienced fewer depressive symptoms, particularly in low-quality relationships.
Conclusions:
- Father involvement has a complex relationship with men's depressive symptoms, influenced by residence status and relationship quality.
- Interventions supporting resident fathers, especially in challenging relationships, may improve mental health.
- Further research is needed to understand the specific risks for nonresident fathers.
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