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Journal Article Using data from a longitudinal study of employed women before and after pregnancy, the authors look at 490 married mothers of infants working full time to determine the relationship of husband supportiveness to their well-being. A substantial relationship was found between perceptions of husband supportiveness and women's reports of their well-being However, although most respondents reported that their husbands were supportive, they did not report high levels of concrete help from them. (Author abstract)
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Journal Article Most previous research documenting the frequent abandonment by fathers of contact with their children has been based on survey responses of custodial mothers. The present survey of 220 divorcing couples revealed that the noncustodial parents reported significantly more visits with their children, as well as significantly more denial of visitation by their ex-spouses, than did the custodial parents. (Author abstract)
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Journal Article This 2-year longitudinal study of 121 6 to 12-year-old children in the custody of their mothers following parental separation examined main and interacting effects of child's age and gender, frequency and regularity of visitation, father-child closeness, and parental legal conflict on children's self-esteem and behavioral adjustment at two time points. Predictors were found to have different implications for different groups of children and for children in different situations. Findings suggest the futility of seeking simple answers as to whether ongoing contact with fathers following divorce…
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Journal Article The author maintains that too little effort has been exerted by health, social work, and education professionals in the arena of out-of-wedlock births to speak for the economic and psychological benefits that attach to the child's right to legal paternity. In the large majority of instances, no paternity adjudication is sought, and these children are deprived of their rights. (Author abstract)
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Journal Article Recent studies on the birth father have largely concentrated on his commitment to the birth mother and the child, but little is known about how members of the adoption triad view him and his role as parent. The author presents the findings of a three-year study that examined the attitudes of the members of the adoption triangle toward the birth father's right of access to identifying information on adoptees. The data show that the respondents were amenable to granting access rights to the birth mother but rejected similar rights for the birth father. Adoptees were largely amnesic about the…
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Journal Article In 1983 black adolescent mothers have accounted for nearly one in four births. The social work response has been limited in scope and routinely has excluded the partners of young mothers. Until recently, service providers viewed black adolescent fathers either as a cause of the problem of as a partial solution in their assigned role as a financial provider. This article looks at the need to focus more attention on the well being of black adolescent males as a means of providing more support for the whole family. The authors stress that the well-being of black males is threatened in several…
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Journal Article The role of the birth father in adoption is debated by lawyers, adoption professionals, and members of the adoption triad. At issue is how best to involve the birth father in the adoption plan while respecting the feelings of the birth mother, prospective adoptive couple, and rights of the child. This article examines emotional, legal and practice issues related to a birth father in adoption and implications for the perinatal social worker. A birth father is a significant part of the adoption triad with legal rights and responsibilities. He may offer support to the birth mother during labor…
The Little Big Book for Dads, Welcome's companion to the best-selling The Little Big Book for Moms, is back in an updated edition featuring a fresh cover design, a revised introduction and a new ISBN. This classic is a treasure trove piled high with stories, fairy tales, poetry, activities, recipes, and songs - all selected with the dad in mind. Featuring text by authors as diverse, funny, and profound as Bill Cosby, Shel Silverstein, Ogden Nash, and Dr. Seuss, and illustrated throughout with early twentieth-century art from artists including Jessie Wilcox Smith and Kate Greenway, The Little…
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From an emotional father / son confrontation about a troubled past, to the birth of a baby, to the loss of a father, All Men are Sons follows men from diverse backgrounds over the course of two years. The filmmakers then visited the subjects five years after the initial filming began. The result is a fascinating longitudinal look at the powerful father / son themes of love, loss and forgiveness. All Men are Sons features Terry Real, author of The New Rules of Marriage.
All Men are Sons is a provocative film that challenges stereotypes and offers rare insights into a critical but…
Using a hands-on approach to meeting the everyday challenges of modern fatherhood, this practical Handbook gives dads the information and skills they need to build healthy and enduring relationships wih children of any age. New dads will be challenged to create a vision for the fathers they want to become. Fathers of older children will be offered tools to ensure meaningful connection with their sons and daughters.The Modern Dads Handbook offers a golden opportunity for today's fathers and father-figures to engage their family in unprecedented ways. (Author abstract modified)
