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Predictors of paternal involvement and satisfaction
1School of Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University, Manhattan 66502, USA. hdfsmary@ksuvm.ksu.edu
Psychological Reports
|December 1, 1996
Summary
This study explored fathering components like attitudes, practices, and involvement in 177 fathers. Key predictors of paternal involvement varied by child
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Limited research exists on the multifaceted nature of fathering.
- Understanding the interplay between fathering attitudes, practices, involvement, and satisfaction is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the empirical relationships among multiple dimensions of fathering.
- To identify predictors of paternal involvement across different child age groups.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 177 fathers of firstborn children (ages 4, 8, 12, 16).
- Utilized structured, standardized questionnaires to assess childrearing practices, attitudes, involvement, and satisfaction.
- Employed multiple regression analyses to identify significant predictors.
Main Results:
- Demographic variables and childrearing practices were significant predictors of paternal involvement.
- Predictive models for paternal involvement differed across the four age groups studied.
- Specific factors influencing fathering varied based on the child's developmental stage.
Conclusions:
- Fathering is a complex construct with interconnected components.
- Predictors of paternal involvement are age-dependent, highlighting the need for tailored approaches.
- Findings inform future research and parental education programs on fathering.