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Fathers' Parenting Role Identity and Father Involvement

A Comparison of Nondivorced and Divorced, Nonresident Fathers

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

KAY PASLEY

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

This study explored a father's parenting role identity in nondivorced and divorced, nonresidential fathers and the relationship between role identity and involvement in child-related activities. Data were collected from 270 fathers (178 nondivorced and 92 divorced) by mail questionnaires. Differences were found between groups on three dimensions of identity: nonresidential fathers reported feeling less competent and satisfied in the role, and that the role was more salient. No differences were found on role investment. Higher scores on role identity typically were associated with more frequent involvement with children. The dimensions of father parenting role identity except salience and marital status made significant contributions to predicting involvement. Marital status moderated the relationship between competence and involvement, such that the relationship was stronger for divorced, nonresident fathers.

Journal of Family Issues, Vol. 17, No. 1, 26-45 (1996)
DOI: 10.1177/019251396017001003


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