Baker, Parris J
(2007)
SELF-EFFICACY, CO-PARENTING RELATIONSHIP, AND PARENT SATISFACTION: VARIABLES THAT PREDICT PATERNAL INVOLVEMENT BY NON-CUSTODIAL FATHERS.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
Based on the traditions of role theory (Biddle and Thomas, 1979; Longres, 2000; Mead, 1934; Sarbin and Allen, 1954) and self-efficacy theory (Bandura, 1997), this study examined non-custodial fathers and their involvement with their child. Using a convenience sample (n = 72) recruited from men enrolled in the Erie Family Center for Child Development Fatherhood Initiatives Programs, survey participants completed a questionnaire designed to assess their level of self-efficacy, the co-parenting relationship with the custodial mother of their child, and their parenting satisfaction, each posited to be determinants of their paternal involvement. Path analysis was used to assess the effects of these relationships on paternal involvement. Moreover, this study tested the hypothesis that paternal involvement would co-vary with child custody status and marital status. Study results suggest parent satisfaction had the largest direct effect on paternal involvement while co-parenting relationships had the smallest effect on paternal involvement. Controlling for the effects of child custody status and marital status were not statistically significant. The magnitude of parent satisfaction and the minor effect of co-parenting relationship on paternal involvement may have been moderated by the non-custodial fathers' participation in fatherhood programs. Implications for social work practice and social welfare policy are discussed.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| ETD Committee: |
| Title | Member | Email Address | Pitt Username | ORCID |
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| Committee Chair | Petracchi, Helen | hpssw@pitt.edu | HPSSW | | | Committee Member | Miller, David B | | | | | Committee Member | Sites, Edward | esites@pitt.edu | ESITES | | | Committee Member | Engel, Rafael | engel@pitt.edu | ENGEL | |
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| Date: |
28 August 2007 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Defense Date: |
19 January 2007 |
| Approval Date: |
28 August 2007 |
| Submission Date: |
22 August 2007 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Social Work > Social Work |
| Degree: |
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy |
| Thesis Type: |
Doctoral Dissertation |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
African American Fathers; Co-Parenting; Non-custodial fathers |
| Other ID: |
http://etd.library.pitt.edu/ETD/available/etd-08222007-180403/, etd-08222007-180403 |
| Date Deposited: |
10 Nov 2011 20:00 |
| Last Modified: |
15 Nov 2016 13:49 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/9235 |
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