Perceptions of fatherhood amongst African American fathers raised fatherless

Simple item page
dc.contributor.advisorPetty, Karen
dc.contributor.committeeMemberArmstrong, Joyce
dc.contributor.committeeMemberHwang, Shann Hwa
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBrock, Linda J.
dc.creatorHunter, Jade J
dc.creator.orcid0000-0001-5544-5275
dc.date.accessioned2020-02-24T17:08:11Z
dc.date.available2020-02-24T17:08:11Z
dc.date.created2018-12
dc.date.issued3/28/2019
dc.date.submittedDec-18
dc.date.updated2020-02-24T17:08:11Z
dc.description.abstractJADE HUNTER PERCEPTIONS OF FATHERHOOD AMONGST AFRICAN AMERICAN FATHERS RAISED FATHERLESS DECEMBER 2018 The purpose of this qualitative study was to take a phenomenological approach to explore the perceptions of African American fathers who were raised fatherless. Role theory and Identity Theory were` used to guide this study. The study explored the following research question: How do African American fathers raised fatherless perceive fatherhood. Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted with men who self- identified as being raised as fatherless in the DFW area. Data obtained from this study were transcribed verbatim and analyzed through a three-step coding process that included: open, axial and selective coding. Triangulation of data analysis was used to ensure credibility. Four themes emerged from the data and included: (1) Being Present; (2) Ideal Dad; (3) Teaching; and (4) Spirituality. It also yielded three subthemes: (1) Interactive Engagement; (2), Warmth and Responsiveness; and (3) Restless journey. Results of the study were compared to existing literature and conclusions were drawn. Study implications for future research, implications for family therapists, limitations and disadvantages, and strengths of the study were all presented.
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11274/12201
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectFatherhood
dc.subjectAfrican American Fathers
dc.subjectFatherless
dc.subjectAbsent fathers
dc.titlePerceptions of fatherhood amongst African American fathers raised fatherless
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialtext
thesis.degree.departmentFamily Sciences
thesis.degree.disciplineFamily Therapy
thesis.degree.grantorTexas Woman's University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy

Files

Original bundle

Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
Thumbnail Image
Name:
HUNTER-DISSERTATION-2018.pdf
Size:
1.15 MB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Download

License bundle

Now showing 1 - 2 of 2
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
LICENSE.txt
Size:
1.84 KB
Format:
Plain Text
Description:
Download
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
PROQUEST_LICENSE.txt
Size:
5.84 KB
Format:
Plain Text
Description:
Download

Collections

Human Development, Family Studies & Counseling
2018 Theses and Dissertations