Hispanic mother and father perceptions of fathering: A qualitative analysis

Jacki Fitzpatrick; Yvonne M. Caldera; Martha Pursley; Karen Wampler

doi:10.1177/1077727X99282002

Hispanic mother and father perceptions of fathering: A qualitative analysis

Jacki Fitzpatrick, Yvonne M. Caldera, Martha Pursley, Karen Wampler

Human Development and Family Studies

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The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the ways in which Hispanic (of Mexican descent) mothers and fathers viewed the role of fathers in families. To elicit these views, seven focus group discussions were conducted with 28 spouses/relationship partners. Content analysis of the interview transcripts identified seven dimensions of the fathering role: (a) instrumental providers, (b) disciplinarians, (c) role models, (d) teachers, (e) participants, (f) playmates, and (g) emotional supporters. These findings are discussed in the context of Hispanic cultural mores and past research on fathers.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	133-166
Number of pages	34
Journal	Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal
Volume	28
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1077727X99282002
State	Published - Dec 1999

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Fitzpatrick, J., Caldera, Y. M., Pursley, M., & Wampler, K. (1999). Hispanic mother and father perceptions of fathering: A qualitative analysis. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 28(2), 133-166. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077727X99282002

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