Perceptions of Paternal Support After Transitioning to College: Interpretations Based on the Generative Fathering Framework
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-2017
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10570314.2017.1283047
Abstract
Based on social demands for involvement and adaptability that are required to be a good father in contemporary United States culture, this study explored young adults’ perceptions of paternal support and how it changed after they transitioned to college. Thirty-seven college students were interviewed. Taxonomic analysis led to seven types of paternal support and three themes regarding changes in support. Using the generative fathering framework (Hawkins & Dollahite, 1997), the findings are discussed based on how these students’ perceptions of paternal support fit within cultural ideals of fathering and gendered notions of support.
Publication Information
Rossetto, Kelly R.; Manning, Jimmie; and Green, ERik W.. (2017). "Perceptions of Paternal Support After Transitioning to College: Interpretations Based on the Generative Fathering Framework". Western Journal of Communication, 81(4), 405-425.