Prison, Fathers, and Identity: A Theory of How Incarceration Affects Men's Paternal Identity

Author: Justin Wm. Dyer Publisher: Mens Studies Press Publication: Fathering Document Date:                  September 22, 2005 Category: Crime And Violence > Parental Criminality Related Categories: Crime And Violence > Incarceration Parenthood/Childrearing > Fatherhood Parenthood/Childrearing > Parental Absence Parenthood/Childrearing > Parental Involvement   This study explores various theories on how incarceration affects paternal identity.  Researchers posit that incarceration interrupts the process of paternal identity formation making it harder for fathers to reconnect with their children upon their release. Click to read this article... (HTML) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link