Rob Palkovitz

Involved Fathering and Men's Adult Development

Provisional Balances

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Produktbeschreibung

"Involved Fathering and Men's Adult Development" is an interdisciplinary book that synthesizes theoretical, empirical, and anecdotal writings from different fields and provides an analysis of extensive interviews with 40 fathers. Along with the exploration of the distinct contribution that fathers make to their children's development, the author pursues the parallel theme of the effect this involvement has on the fathers' own development in adulthood. This book will provide its readers with a realistic and useful beginning point to bring a synthesis of developmental theories, family studies perspectives, and men's insights about fathering that will enhance our academic understanding of fathering and adult development. This book can also spark reflective and practical application for fathers and families, whether readers are academicians, practitioners, policymakers, or fathers in the trenches.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 326
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 608g
• ISBN-13: 9780805835649
• ISBN-10: 0805835644
• Artikelnr.: 25449488

Autorenporträt

Rob Palkovitz

Inhaltsangabe

Contents: Preface. Part I: Foundations for Understanding Fathering and
Development. The Effects of Parenting on Adult Development: What the
Theories and Data Tell Us. A Research Plan: Forty Fathers, Their
Situations, and What They Can Tell Us. Men's Construction of the Fathering
Role: Balancing the Demands of What It Means to Be a Dad Today. Fathering
and the Life Course. Part II: The Self Domain. Navigating the Emotional
Currents of Fathering. Faith of Our Fathers: The Relationships Between
Involved Fathering and Men's Faith, Morality, and Values. Fathering and
Perceived Changes in Health. Part III: The Social Domain. Being a Father
and Being a Husband: The Effects of Fathering on Intimate Relationships.
Fathers in Families: The Effects of Engaged Fatherhood on Relationships
With Relatives. The Social World of Fathers: Friends and Community
Involvement. Part IV: The Work Domain. Provisional Balances: The Effects of
Fathering on Work and Career Development. Part V: Summary, Evaluations, and
Applications. Costs-Benefits Analyses. Provisional Balances Revisited.
Appendices: Interview Schedule. Biographical Sketches of Study
Participants.