Voices of African-American Teen Fathers: I'm Doing What I Got to Do

Author:   Angelia M Paschal ,  John S. Wodarski ,  Angelia M. Paschal
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
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9780789027375


Pages:   242
Publication Date:   12 July 2006
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Angelia M Paschal ,  John S. Wodarski ,  Angelia M. Paschal
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9780789027375


ISBN 10:   0789027372
Pages:   242
Publication Date:   12 July 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. Literature review Teen Pregnancy Statistics Teen Childbearing Statistics Consequences of Teen Motherhood Sociopolitical Issues of Teen Parenthood Explaining Teen Motherhood Adolescent Fathers Explaining African-American Teen Fatherhood Perceptions of Fatherhood by African-American Youths African-American Teen Fathers and Their Relationships with Others Theoretical Perspective: Social Ecology and Gender Theory Research Questions Chapter 2. Research Methods The Teen Fathers Environmental Factors Recruitment Strategies The Interviewing Process Reliability, Validity, and Generalizability Transcription Data Analysis Chapter 3. How and Why African-American Teens Become Fathers Carelessness: It It Happened, It Happened Lack of Communication: We Just Didn’t Talk About It Getting Trapped: I Think She Got Pregnant on Purpose International Pregnancies: We Wanted to Have a Baby Limited Alternatives: Abortion and Adoption Were Not Options Chapter 4. How Teen Fathers Think About and Do Fatherhood Father As Provider: I’m Not Running from My Responsibilities The Involved Nurturer: I’m Being There for my Child The Independent Father: It’s Not My Responsibility! Chapter 5. Teen Fathers and Their Families of Origin Relationships with Their Fathers Relationships with Their Mothers Chapter 6. Teen Fathers and the Mothers of Their Children Amicable Associations Loving, Intimate Affairs Antagonistic Relationships Chapter 7. Teen Fathers and Peer Influence Fatherhood Affecting Friendships Warning from Friends Fatherhood As Status Symbol Peer Influence Before Fatherhood Chapter 8. The Challenges and Concerns of Teen Fathers Youth-Related Issues Fear of Losing Independence Relationship Problems Concerns About Child Support Socioeconomic Challenges Transportation Issues Cultural Influences Drug Issues Daily Survival Racism and Discrimination Chapter 9. Discussion and Conclusion Research Questions and Major Findings Theoretical Relevance of Findings Chapter 10. Where Do We Go from Here? Designing a Plan of Action (Rhonda Lewis) Theoretical Frameworks Recommendation #1: Develop an Assessment Tool Recommendation #2: Use the Stages of Change Model to Address Condom Use Recommendation #3: Identify the Risk, Protective, and Cultural Factors Associated with Early Adolescence Recommendation #4: Use the Three Identified Categories of Fathers to Develop an Effective Intervention Limitations Appendix A. Interview Guide Personal Demographic Information Identity Questions Socioeconomic Circumstances and Perceived Future Outlook Transition to Fatherhood Definition of Fatherhood Sexual Experience and Background Fatherhood Involvement and Parental Support Relationship with Mother of Child Peer Relationships Relationships Relationship with Family of Origin Other Questions Appendix B. Brief Biographies of Participants (Listed by Age) References Index

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