The Perceptions of Mexican-American Men as Fathers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2501339 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jeffrey Shears (0000-0001-6953-5650, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, corresponding author), Rich Furman (0000-0001-6034-3820, University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Nalini Junko Negi (0000-0002-9016-9170, University of North Carolina at Charlotte) |
| Year | 2007 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 338-352 |
| Publication date | 2007-11-30 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Advances in Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1527-8565 • E-ISSN: 2331-4125 |
| Publisher | IUPUI University Library (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.18060/212 |
| OpenAlex | W1921995779 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 16 |
This qualitative study explores the lived experience of self-identified Mexican men as fathers. The sample consists of 47 biological fathers of children residing in Denver, Colorado, all whom are participating in the Early Head Start Research and Evaluation Project. The data suggests that these fathers engaged in traditionally conceptualized fathering roles. These men expressed the importance of being there, teaching, meeting the child's needs, being a role model, offering emotional support, and giving affection and love. The fathers reported taking more responsibility, decreasing substance use, and limiting their leisure activities as a result of becoming a parent. The results suggest that, fathering in and of itself, may create resiliency and may have powerful positive influences on the lives of fathers
Affection · Developmental psychology · Limiting · Perception · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Psychology · Social Psychology · Work-Family Balance Challenges
Hormonal correlates of paternal responsiveness in new and expectant fathers
How Fathers Care for the Next Generation
The Early Head Start Father Studies
The Early Head Start Father Studies
Understanding Differences in Fathering Activities Across Race and Ethnicity
Games fathers and mothers play with their infants
How Fathers Care for the Next Generation
The Changing Character of Stepfamilies
Social work practice with transnational Latino populations
Hispanic Familism and Acculturation
The Nature and Importance of the Father-Infant Relationship
Juggling Jobs and Kids
Hispanic Families in the 1980s
Clear as Mud
Race/Ethnic Differences in Father Involvement in Two-Parent Families
Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Fathers' Involvement
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,2 |
| Citation span | 2011 - 2013 (3) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |