Are Separated Fathers Less or More Involved in Childrearing than Partnered Fathers?

ABSTRACT: Separated fathers are generally assumed to be less involved with their children than partnered fathers. Yet, extant research on separated fathers has mainly focused on nonresident fathers without taking into consideration the existing diversity in post-separation residence arrangements. In fact, separated resident and shared residence fathers may possibly be more involved than partnered fathers, because the former likely bear primary childcare responsibilities, while the latter often act as secondary caregivers. This study extends previous research by investigating father involvement via regular care and leisure activities across a full range of separated fathers, and how it compares to that of partnered fathers, as well as whether patterns differ by father's education. Data from the New F

SUBMITTER: Koster T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8575742 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature