Methodological and Theoretical Issues in Studying Nonresident Fathers: A Selective Review

Author: Nora Cate Schaeffer, Judith A. Seltzer, Jennifer Dykema Publisher: National Center on Fathers and Families Publication: Document Date:                  February 01, 1998 Category: Children > Children Born Out of Wedlock Related Categories: Family Economics > Family Income Family Economics > Poverty Parenthood/Childrearing > Fatherhood Parenthood/Childrearing > Parental Absence   This paper looks at methodological issues involved in the gathering of data on families with  nonresident fathers. Topics include reporting issues, participation rates, and social desirability bias. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link