Citation

Maurer T, Pleck J, Rane T. Fathering 2003; 1(2): 117-129.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Men's Studies Press)

DOI

10.3149/fth.0102.117

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study discusses methodological considerations in assessing paternal identity with scale versus pie chart measures as they relate to paternal involvement. Additionally, it compares data on paternal identity and behavior at the role level (father) versus the domain level (more specific aspects of fathering, such as caregiving). Results indicate that pie chart and scale measures of identity both are positively correlated with measures of involvement. Further, domain-level measures of identity are more frequently correlated with measures of involvement than role-level measures of identity are. Findings suggest that domain-level pie chart measures of identity may be a viable alternative to scale measures of identity.

Language: en