@article{ref1,
title="“Changing for My Kid”: Fatherhood Experiences of Mexican‐Origin Teen Fathers Involved in the Justice System",
journal="Journal of marital and family therapy",
year="2008",
author="Parra‐Cardona, José Rubén and Sharp, Elizabeth A. and Wampler, Richard S.",
volume="34",
number="3",
pages="369-387",
abstract="A descriptive phenomenological study was conducted with six adolescent fathers of Mexican origin on juvenile probation for a variety of serious offenses. All participants successfully completed a parenting program designed especially for teen fathers. In a series of consecutive in-depth interviews, teen fathers were asked to discuss their experiences as fathers. Four phenomena were identified from the data: (a) not giving up and deciding to be a dad, (b) figuring out my relationships after becoming a father, (c) wanting to be a good father, and (d) wanting to be Brown and a father. Findings challenge negative stereotypes associated with Mexican-origin teen fathers engaged in delinquent behaviors and describe the ways in which fatherhood became an important positive motivator in the lives of participants.<p />",
language="",
issn="0194-472X",
doi="10.1111/j.1752-0606.2008.00078.x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-0606.2008.00078.x"
}