American Indian Perceptions of Paternal Responsibility

Using data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, this study examined the issue of American Indian nonresident father rights and obligations. Findings revealed that both American Indian mothers and fathers supported visitation rights, but decision-making rights were not highly supporte...

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Published in:Journal of human behavior in the social environment 2014-02, Vol.24 (2), p.217-229
Main Authors: Limb, Gordon E., Tobler, Jerilyn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
American Indians
child support
Children
Family Roles
Fathers
fragile families
Intervention
Mental health
Native Americans
Native North Americans
Parents
Parents & parenting
paternal responsibility
Perceptions
Responsibilities
Rights
Roles
Visitation
Well Being
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Summary:Using data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, this study examined the issue of American Indian nonresident father rights and obligations. Findings revealed that both American Indian mothers and fathers supported visitation rights, but decision-making rights were not highly supported unless the father was paying child support. Both American Indian parents were similar in their views regarding paternal responsibilities. Therefore, while general father involvement intervention strategies may work for American Indians, it is important for practitioners to explore how American Indians define paternal involvement and to what extent they are willing to allow the nonresident father to participate in all aspects of the child's life.
ISSN:1091-1359
1540-3556
DOI:10.1080/10911359.2014.848696