Perceptions Of Fathers Research Articles

Пропозиционально-семантическая организация гнёзд однокоренных слов с вершинными компонентами отец, папа в русском языке (на материале лексикографических источников)

The present study is carried out in the course of cognitive word formation of the Russian language. The author, noting the axiological nature of word formation, pays close attention to the internal (propositional-semantic) organization of the same root word families - one of its complex units. The object of study in the work are the same root word families with the vertex components otets , papa , each of which demonstrates the angles of understanding of the culturally significant fragment of the world in the minds of the Russian people. The source of the same-root vocabulary selected for the analysis within two families are the dictionary materials. Reference to lexicographic works and application of the method of propositional-frame modeling allow, firstly, to establish a set of same-root lexemes, united by the vertices otets , papa ; secondly, to determine the semantic volume and word-formation capabilities of the vertex components otets , papa ; thirdly, to trace the features of the implementation of multidimensional semantics of the vertex components otets , papa in the semantic structure of same-root derived lexemes within the boundaries of the considered families through identification of propositional structures. It is established that the propositional-semantic organization of families of same-root words is set by the meaning-generating potential of the top components and highlights the actual, culturally significant, aspects of the perception of father in the consciousness of the Russian people. It is concluded that the same-root lexemes within the comparative families reveal different semantic specialization, which reflects the system of knowledge and ideas of modern Russian speakers.

Longitudinal Associations between Oppositional Defiant Symptoms and Interpersonal Relationships among Chinese Children.

Children with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) are at increased risk for developing poor relationships with people around them, but the longitudinal links between ODD symptoms and subsequent interpersonal functioning remain unclear. In the current study, we examined the bidirectional associations between ODD symptoms and children's relationships with parents, peers, and teachers. We included separate analyses for parent vs. teacher reports of ODD symptoms, with regard to subsequent interpersonal relationships. Participants included 256 children with ODD, recruited in China, along with their parents and teachers, assessed at three time points roughly two years apart. Parents and teachers reported child ODD symptoms at each time point, and children reported their perceptions of father- and mother-child attachment, peer relationships, and teacher-student relationships across the three time points. ODD symptoms reported either by parents or teachers predicted impairments in interpersonal functioning. Meanwhile, child interpersonal impairments with peers and teachers predicted subsequent increase in teacher-reported ODD symptoms. These findings highlight the importance of transactional models of influence-and of considering early intervention for ODD in protecting children from developing further deficits and impairments. Additionally, we discuss the perspectives of multiple informants on ODD symptoms, including their different patterns of association with subsequent interpersonal relationships.

Professionals' positive perceptions of fathers are associated with more favourable attitudes towards including them in family interventions.

This Université du Québec en Outaouais study examined professionals' attitudes towards fathers, their perceived self-efficacy when working with them and their perceptions of the importance of including fathers in family interventions. Professionals in Québec, Canada, working in childcare fields such as education, social services, health, community services and management answered a self-report questionnaire between 2013 and 2015. The 296 respondents (90% females) had a mean age of 39 (20-65), were from urban, semi-urban and rural settings and provided services to families with children up to five years of age. Social service professionals perceived fathers more negatively than did other professionals. Even though male professionals perceived fathers more negatively, they felt more confident working with them than did their female counterparts. Positive perceptions of fathers were associated with more favourable attitudes towards including them in family interventions, and this association was mediated by the professionals' perceptions of their own self-efficacy. The most negative attitudes were reported by social service professionals. Male professionals viewed fathers more negatively but were more confident working with them than were female colleagues. Improving professionals' perceptions of fathers could help to promote their inclusion in family interventions.

Adolescents’ Perception of Father’s Nurturance and Its Relation with Self- Efficacy and Academic Motivation

The present study was conducted to examine the role of Adolescent’s Perception of Father’s Nurturance on Self- efficacy and Academic Motivation. It also aimed at exploring whether Adolescent Perception of Father’s Nurturance differs in relation to type of family and religion. A total of 200 adolescents from North and South Goa (91 females and 109 males) between the ages of 16-18 years were selected for the purpose of the study. The Nurturant Fathering Scale (FNS) by Finley & Schwartz; The Self- Efficacy Questionnaire for Children (SEQ-C) by Muris and The Academic Motivation Scale for High School (AMS-HS-28) version by Vallerand et al were administered to obtain quantitative data on the variables. The data was analyzed with the help of z- test, Pearson Correlation and ANOVA. Results of the study revealed that there is a weak positive correlation between Adolescent’s Perception of Father’s Nurturance and Self-Efficacy and Academic Motivation. With respect to type of family, no difference was found in Adolescent Perception of Father’s Nurturance. However, a significant difference in the same was found in relation to religion. Limitations of the study and implications for future research have been discussed.

Fathers’ personality dispositions and conduct-disordered children's perception of their fathers

IntroductionIndividual's personality profile is one of the major determinants of one's behavior. Thus, poor personality disposition of fathers and the child's perception of father have been reported to be powerful predictors of subsequent delinquency and criminal offences. The externalizers resemble the dimensions of conduct disorder as prescribed in diagnostic statistical manual IV. The essential feature is their repetitive behavioral pattern wherein the basic right of others or major age appropriate societal norms are violated.ObjectiveThis study finds out the relationship between the fathers’ personality-disposition, having male children with conduct disorder (CDC, n = 30, experimental group), dysthymic disorder (DDC, n = 30, control group), and normal (NC, n = 30, control group), by applying the new five factor inventory, and children's perception of their fathers on the parent–child relationship scale.MethodThe children were matched on age, sex, socio-economic status and other relevant variables. The CD and DD were selected on the DSM-IV criteria for the diagnosis of conduct disorder and dysthymic disorder. The fathers of each group of children were administered the aforesaid questionnaires.ResultThe CDF showed only significantly poor agreeableness compared to the NF. The CDC's perceived their fathers most negatively compared to the DDC and NC. The CDF's conscientiousness was significantly correlated to a number of variables of the children's perception of them as observed on the PCRS.ConclusionThe CDF showed lower agreeableness than the NF. The CDC perceived their fathers most negatively, hence, setting the model for the child to observe and learn socially inappropriate behavior.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his/her declaration of competing interest.

Factors Linked with Coparenting Support and Conflict After Divorce

ABSTRACTWe examined the relationship between personal and interpersonal indicators of postdivorce adjustment and dimensions of coparenting (support, overt conflict, covert conflict) using data from 176 recently divorced mothers. Mothers’ satisfaction with the divorce decree, perceptions of fathers as important for child development, and being satisfied with fathers’ parenting were associated with more supportive coparenting. Mothers’ satisfaction with the divorce decree and fathers’ parenting were associated with less overt conflict. Factors differed for mothers’ reports of their own and their former spouses’ use of covert conflict behaviors, with these factors linked to satisfaction with the divorce decree and perceived stress, respectively.

Feminists and their perspectives on the church fathers' beliefs regarding women: An inquiry

The church fathers and their views on women were influenced substantially and significantly by philosophical voices, such as that of Aristotle and Plato, amongst others. A brief account on Aristotle�s and Plato�s ideas about women, from feminist perspectives, will be touched upon. The article furthermore explores feminist voices, regarding the church fathers� thinking about women, and how these views contributed to women�s subordination and domination. The research will focus on the many varied views on women held by Latin church fathers, such as Tertullian (c. 155�255), Cyprian (c. 200�258 AD), Jerome (c. 347�419), Ambrose (c. 339�397) and Augustine (354�430), and the Greek church fathers, such as Clement of Alexander (c. 150�215), Origen (c. 185�254) and Chrysostom (c. 347�407), from the perspective of feminists. It will be contended that an insensitive and too early denunciation of the early church fathers as misogynists often occurs in women�s history without taking into consideration the church fathers� philosophical and social contexts and, hence, the opinions that formed their views. One such theory that helped to shape the church fathers� views about women is the classic medical theory, and this therefore merits a brief discussion. Another important point one has to take into account is the church fathers� perceptions of the carnal (sexual) and the spiritual world that shaped their views about women.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: History teaches us what people before us did, what their intentions were and where they failed or went wrong. If historical viewpoints about women reflect women�s subordination and oppression, they force women to discover their roots and their past. The church fathers, however, inherited a long tradition of debates, beliefs, and arguments regarding women�s moral, intellectual, and natural capacities. Therefore, generalised, simplified, and unsympathetic views about the ancient philosophers and the church fathers� views on women often leads to the ineffective understanding of these men and their context.

Perceptions of masculinity and fatherhood among men experiencing homelessness.

This study explored the perceptions of fatherhood held by 11 men living in a homeless shelter. Using consensual qualitative research methodology (CQR; Hill, 2012), we investigated perceptions of masculinity and fatherhood among fathers experiencing homelessness. Participants described (a) their perceptions of masculinity and fatherhood and changes resulting from homelessness, (b) physical and psychological challenges of being a father experiencing homelessness, and (c) expectations of homeless fathers. The fathers generally expressed feelings of low self-esteem related to their perceived difficulty fulfilling the role of providers for their family; however, they also adapted their view of fatherhood to include roles suited to their situation, such as that of guide, teacher, and role model. Suggestions are made for clinicians in helping fathers navigate and develop these roles, and limitations and directions for future research are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record

Father's Perceptions of Their Role in Fathers with Babies Aged between 4 and 12 Months in Turkey

A cross-sectional study was conducted to examine fathers' perceptions of their parental role among men with babies aged 4 to 12months. Data were collected on Personal Information Forms alongside scores from the Father Role Perception Scale between January and June 2015. Data were analyzed using percentage distributions, independent samples t test, and one-way ANOVA for comparison of more than two groups. Statistically significant differences were found in the scores of fathers for the fathers' role perception scale and their educational background, their profession, their level of income, their wives' educational background and their health insurance (p<.05). The fathers had high positive parental perception level scores.

Paternal mental health following perceived traumatic childbirth

Objectivethe objective behind the current study was to explore the experiences and perceptions of fathers after childbirth trauma, an area of minimal research. This is part two of a two-part series conducted in 2014 researching the mental health of fathers after experiencing a perceived traumatic childbirth. Designqualitative methodology using semi-structured interviews and reporting of qualitative questions administered in part one's online survey (Inglis, 2014). Settinginterviews conducted face-to-face at an Australian University or on Skype. Participantssixty-nine responded to the online qualitative questions and of these seven were interviewed. Measurementsthematic analysis of verbal and written qualitative responses. Findingsthematic analysis of qualitative survey data and interviews found a global theme ‘standing on the sideline’ which encompassed two major themes of witnessing trauma: unknown territory, and the aftermath: dealing with it, and respective subthemes. Key Conclusionsaccording to the perceptions and experiences of the fathers, there was a significant lack of communication between birthing teams and fathers, and fathers experienced a sense of marginalisation before, during, and after the traumatic childbirth. The findings of this study suggest that these factors contributed to the perception of trauma in the current sample. Whilst many fathers reported the negative impact of the traumatic birth on themselves and their relationships, some reported post-traumatic growth from the experience and others identified friends and family as a valuable source of support. Implications for practiceimproved communication between midwifery staff and fathers before, during and after childbirth may reduce the rates of paternal postpartum mental health difficulties and experiences of trauma.

Early father&amp;ndash;daughter relationship and demographic determinants of spousal marital satisfaction

This study examined several dimensions of early father–daughter relationship as predictors of marital satisfaction among 494 respondents. Descriptive comparative approach was used in result analysis. The Father Presence Questionnaire and Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire were used, in addition to a number of demographic variables. Results showed that only physical relationship with the father, and perceptions of father’s influence, had a positive significant impact on wives’ marital satisfaction. Of all domains, only positive feelings about the father had a negative impact on the husband’s marital satisfaction. Most demographic variables had statistically significant effect on marital satisfaction. Sociocultural implications for marital satisfaction for wives and husbands are discussed.

Determination of Fatherhood Role Perception of Fathers with Children Aged 3-6 years and the Affecting Factors

Determination of Fatherhood Role Perception of Fathers with Children Aged 3-6 years and the Affecting Factors

Fathers in child welfare: What do social work textbooks teach our students?

Research indicates that fathers in the child welfare system provide benefits to children's well-being and positive development, yet child welfare workers often do not engage fathers in services. Previous studies in Canada and the United Kingdom have found that child welfare training perpetuates negative perceptions of fathers. The current study conducted a content analysis of 217 vignettes in the texts used in required classes for students completing a concentration in child welfare classes in nine schools of social work at the public universities in a Southern U.S. state. Coding was completed independently by three researchers with an inter-rater reliability of 79%. Findings indicated that despite men being the perpetrator in 51% of vignettes, women were portrayed in just over half of vignettes (51%) as the sole caregiver responsible for ensuring the child's safety when the abuse occurred. The data were organized into five themes of how men and women were portrayed in the vignettes: Men as Threat, Men as No Different than Women, Men as Irrelevant, Men as Absent, and Women as Default Clients (the first four suggested by Scourfield (2001), and the last by the researchers). Results indicate that the bias against including fathers in child welfare services reported in other studies seems to start at the beginning of students' learning about child welfare work, in their required textbooks. Recommendations include updating child welfare textbooks to better address the role of men and fathers in children's lives, and increasing professors' and field instructors' awareness of the bias against men and fathers in child welfare.

"He's probably more Mr. sport than me"--a qualitative exploration of mothers' perceptions of fathers' role in their children's physical activity.

BackgroundMany children do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity. Parents can influence their children’s physical activity in a number of ways but little research has focused on the impact of fathers. The current study aimed to explore how mothers perceived fathers to influence children’s physical activity.MethodsTelephone interviews with mothers (n = 50) who took part in a large cross sectional physical activity study were conducted. A strategic sampling method was applied to ensure varying deprivation levels and child physical activity. Interviews were based on children’s physical activity and screen viewing behaviours and patterns. A total of 37 interviews included information on fathers and were used for the current study. Deductive content analysis was used to analyse the interviews.ResultsMothers suggested that fathers are directly involved in their child’s physical activity though co-participation, whilst additionally playing an important role in encouraging and facilitating physical activity. The results suggest some variation in how mothers and fathers are involved in children’s physical activity behaviours. Father availability seems to play a key role in the amount of physical activity involvement.ConclusionsFathers play a key role in children’s physical activity choices and behaviours and can influence children in a variety of ways. Parents tend to share in the physical activity related tasks of their children but father availability seems to be a factor in their amount of involvement. Health professionals aiming to improve child physical activity may benefit from developing interventions that target both children and fathers.

Parent-Adolescent Relationship With Respect to Parental Acceptance-Rejection among Students in Secondary Schools

This study aimed at providing the relevant information pertaining to the general overall picture of parent-adolescent relationship with respect to parental acceptancerejection and to determine whether demographic variables affect the parent-adolescent relationship with respect to parental acceptancerejection significantly. The sample comprised 321 male and female Form Four students (grades 11) from two schools in Selangor, Malaysia. The instruments used were Research Sample Demography Data Information and the Parental Acceptance-Rejection Questionnaire (PARQ). As a result, the comparison of the PAR score between the ethnic groups revealed significant differences for the father-adolescent and motheradolescent relationship between ethnic groups, F (3, 317) = 5.53, p = .00 and F (3, 317) = 4.58, p = .00 respectively. Further, the comparison of PAR score between academic achievement levels also show significant differences for father-adolescent and motheradolescent relationship across students with different academic achievement, F (3, 317)= 4.62, p =.00 and F(3, 317)=6.99, p = .00. There was no significant difference for the effects of other demographic variables namely gender, parents’ education qualification, parents’ working status and monthly total household incomes on parent-adolescent relationship with respect to parental acceptancerejection. This information on students’ perception of father and mother is useful to parents, educationists, principals, teachers and counselors who wish to improve the parent-adolescent relationship in order to maximize adolescent well-being and in developing more effective and productive parents.

Father's Perceptions about Their Fathering Role

This literature review explores scholarly contributions about the historical factors and modern day considerations that have served to shape our understanding of the fathering role. Human history has bared witness to significant shifts in perceptions concerning the role of the patriarch within the context of both familial and social structures. Socio-economic factors have served to shape the modern conceptualization of fatherhood. Fathers must face both external and internal attitudes about their role. The impact of these attitudes and the systems they inform has led to concerns about the parent-child attachment process. Global attitudes and expectation about the paternal role have also led to concerns about the safety and well-being of children. Faced with challenges that range from societal expectations and preconceived notions, to systemic challenges, fathers today must become strong advocates for their right to influence and participate in the lives of their children.

Norwegian Working Fathers in Global Working Life

This article examines the impact that global working life has on working fathers’ practices and family life. The internationalization of working life implies that different traditions and practices encounter and challenge each other. The focus is on mothers’ and children's experiences with work–family life and their perceptions of fathers working in global companies. Using a case study approach, we explore how working conditions in global knowledge work organizations affect fathers’ work practices and family life. The findings indicate that working conditions in global working life are gendered and not conducive to the development of the Norwegian fatherhood ideal of the working father. This is due to global and flexible working conditions, which imply long working hours, extensive travel and jetlag-related problems. Global working conditions produce a traditional masculinity practice, what Connell terms ‘transnational masculinity’, which infringes upon fathers’ practice of being present.

The Authoritarian Syndrome in Attitudes and Educational Practices of Russian Parents

In the structure of indicators of authoritarianism, a central position is occupied by rigidity of educational attitudes as a manifestation of the syndrome of authoritarian aggression. This article addresses educational attitudes of mothers, as well as their idea of the role of a father in families with varied economic resources. The study involved 500 mothers, selected basing on the criterion of self-identification of their economic status (low and medium), under the age of 45, with children aged from 1.5 to 3 years old. Educational attitudes were estimated on the basis of views characterizing typical principals of upbringing of children in everyday family life. This study highlighted that authoritarian attitudes are characteristic of low resource families, rather than of families with medium resources. A similar tendency can be traced in mothers’ perception of fathers in these families: as more authoritarian and more democratic, sensitive, partner-oriented in communication with their children, respectively. This work suggests the directions in correction of authoritarian educational attitudes.

Father‟s Masculinity Ideology and Their Adolescent‟s Perception of Father‟s Love

The present study was undertaken to explore the relationship between masculinity ideology of fathers and perception of father's love among adolescents. The Urdu translated versions of the Male Role Norms Inventory Revised (MRNI-R) and the Fatherhood Scale (FS) was used on a Pakistani population. The study was carried out with a sample of 308, consisting of 154 father-adolescent dyads. It was found that responsible paternal engagement had a high negative correlation with masculinity ideology. It was also negatively correlated with extreme self-reliance, aggression, dominance, restrictive emotionality and total MRNI R. No differences were found between perceptions of boys and girls, however it was found that young adolescents perceived their fathers as most involved and engaged as compared to middle and late adolescents. Results also showed that first born perceived their fathers more positively; but this was only true for boys.

Health Care Provider Perception of Father's Role in Breast Feeding Practices

Breastfeeding is identified as the single most effective intervention that could prevent 13–15% of all child deaths.1 6 Those mothers who receive support from health care providers most of the time are determined for protection and promotion of breast feeding for their baby.9 11 12 This study used the qualitative method In addition participants from urban the semi urban areas were also selected from private maternity home and primary health care staff. Purposive sampling was done, 2 Focus Group Discussions were conducted Findings of the FGD demonstrated that healthcare providers were very well aware about the benefits of breast feeding and the risks of formula milk. Nurse's also viewed paternity leaves as enabling factors for fathers and mothers for initiating and maintaining exclusive breast feeding practices Many nurses suggested that if they were equipped with ongoing education, they would feel more empowered to encourage the practice.