African American fathers: Myths and realities about their involvement with their firstborn children

Author(s): Smith, Carolyn A.; Krohn, Marvin D.; Chu, Rebekah; Best, Oscar;
Date Issued: 2005
Publisher(s): Sage Publications USA
Description: An examination of the extent and predictors of parental involvment among young, urban, African-American fathers, using data from the Rochester Youth Development Study, a longitudinal survey following 1,000 adolescents in 1987-1988 Rochester, New York
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Funder(s): National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (U.S.) ; National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (U.S.) ; National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (U.S.) ; National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (U.S.) ; National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (U.S.)
Journal Title: Journal of Family Issues
Volume Number: 26
Issue Number: 7
Page Range: 975-1001
Note: This report uses data from the Rochester Youth Development Study, Waves 11 and 12
Topics: Parents & Families

Parents & Families > Parent Characteristics > Gender

Parents & Families > Parent Characteristics > Race/Ethnicity
Country: United States
States: NEW YORK
ISSN: 0192-513X Paper
Peer Reviewed: yes
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