ABSTRACT
Involved Fathering and Men's Adult Development is an interdisciplinary book that synthesizes theoretical, empirical, and anecdotal writings from different fields and provides an analysis of extensive interviews with 40 fathers. Along with the exploration of the distinct contribution that fathers make to their children's development, the author pursues the parallel theme of the effect this involvement has on the fathers' own development in adulthood.
This book will provide its readers with a realistic and useful beginning point to bring a synthesis of developmental theories, family studies perspectives, and men's insights about fathering that will enhance our academic understanding of fathering and adult development. This book can also spark reflective and practical application for fathers and families, whether readers are academicians, practitioners, policymakers, or fathers in the trenches.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|87 pages
Foundations for Understanding Fathering and Development
chapter 3|33 pages
Men's Construction of the Fathering Role
part 2|70 pages
The Self Domain
chapter 6|36 pages
Faith of Our Fathers
part 3|57 pages
The Social Domain
chapter 8|21 pages
Being a Father and Being a Husband
chapter 9|16 pages
Fathers in Families
part 4|18 pages
The Work Domain
part 5|31 pages
Summary, Evaluations, and Applications