What factors influence positive father involvement in African American families?

Identifier

etd-04242012-152129

Author

Courtney LaShay Pitts, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeFollow

Degree

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Human Ecology

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

While positive fathers appear to be a myth in African American communities among current research, this study looks at the common factors among involved fathers in inner city neighborhoods. In a secondary analysis of interviews from happily married Black couples in inner city neighborhoods, overlapping themes emerge exploring the reasons behind positive involvement among fathers. In twenty-two interviews, both husbands and wives explain reasons for continuous father involvement in the lives of their children. Findings include a heavy reliance on faith, marital support and commitment to matrimony and value of responsibility to one’s family. Future research and implications should address standards set by highly involved fathers and establish programs to help other fathers become more involved.

Date

2012

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Recommended Citation

Pitts, Courtney LaShay, "What factors influence positive father involvement in African American families?" (2012). LSU Master's Theses. 4096.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/4096

Committee Chair

Marks, Loren

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.4096