Citation

Dufour S, Bouchard C. Fathering 2003; 1(3): 263-282.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Men's Studies Press)

DOI

10.3149/fth.0103.263

PMID

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Abstract

Thirty inner-city fathers of preschoolers described how they see their role in promoting their children's mental health. Fifteen were very involved fathers with a strong sense of competence, and 15 were uninvolved fathers with a weak sense of competence. Through qualitative analysis of the interviews, we developed a typology consisting of five profiles of fathers. The fathers had two contrasting concepts of their children's mental health: one focused on fitting into society and meeting expectations, the other on expressing individuality and independence. The implications for promoting fathers' involvement and working with fathers are explored.

Language: en