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An Exploratory Analysis of Father Involvement in Low-Income Families


  Author: Gina R. Hijjawi, Melvin N. Wilson, Eric Turkheimer
Publisher: Center for Research on Child Wellbeing
Publication: Center for Research on Child Wellbeing Working Paper # 03-01-FF
Document Date:                  February 01, 2003
Category: Family Structure > Parenthood Status
Related Categories:
Family Economics > Family Income
Family Relations > Non-custodial Parent
Family Structure > Parental Marital Status
Parenthood/Childrearing > Fatherhood
Parenthood/Childrearing > Parental Involvement
 

This study profiles low-income, non-resident fathers, and provides information about their level of involvement with their families.  It also highlights some factors that are associated with father involvement and suggests ways to increase the family involvement of unmarried fathers.

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