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Paternal absence and its effect on adolescent self-esteem.

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    Father absence negatively impacts Black adolescent males' self-esteem more than females. Maternal support can improve adolescent self-esteem in father-absent homes.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
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    Background:

    • Father absence is a prevalent social issue impacting adolescent development.
    • Previous research suggests a link between paternal absence and self-concept in adolescents.
    • Gender differences in the effects of father absence on self-esteem require further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the relationship between father absence and the self-concept of Black adolescent males.
    • To investigate gender differences in the impact of paternal absence on self-esteem.
    • To explore the moderating role of maternal core-facilitative conditions on adolescent self-esteem in father-absent homes.

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    • Correlational analysis of self-esteem levels in adolescents from father-absent homes.

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  • Comparison of self-esteem between male and female adolescents.
  • Assessment of the association between maternal core-facilitative conditions and adolescent self-esteem.

    • Main Results:

    • Father absence was significantly related to the self-concept of Black adolescent males.
    • Males experienced a greater negative effect on self-esteem compared to females in father-absent situations.
    • Lower self-esteem levels were observed in males compared to females when the father was absent.
    • A significant negative correlation was found between child self-esteem and maternal core-facilitative conditions (p < .05).

    Conclusions:

    • Father absence adversely affects the self-esteem of Black adolescent males.
    • Maternal core-facilitative conditions can positively influence the self-esteem of both male and female adolescents in father-absent households.
    • Interventions focusing on maternal support may mitigate the negative effects of father absence on adolescent self-esteem.