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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies 1/2009

01-02-2009 | Original Paper

Fathers’ and Mothers’ Involvement with Their Adolescents

Auteurs: Vicky Phares, Sherecce Fields, Dimitra Kamboukos

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 1/2009

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Abstract

We explored mothers’ and fathers’ time spent with their adolescents and found that mothers reported spending more time with their adolescents than did fathers. Developmental patterns were found for some aspects of time involvement, with both mothers and fathers reporting higher involvement with younger adolescents. Ratings of time-spent were not associated with adolescents’ self-reported emotional/behavioral problems. Both mothers and fathers agreed that mothers had more responsibility for adolescents’ discipline, daily care, and recreational activities. Mothers and fathers reported comparable levels of satisfaction with this arrangement. Mothers, and to a lesser extent fathers, reported greater satisfaction with the division of labor when fathers showed higher levels of responsibility for adolescents’ activities. Satisfaction with the division of labor was inversely related to interparental conflict. Few differences were found based on adolescent gender for any of these variables. Results are discussed within the context of mother–child and father–child relationships and family functioning.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Fathers’ and Mothers’ Involvement with Their Adolescents
Auteurs
Vicky Phares
Sherecce Fields
Dimitra Kamboukos
Publicatiedatum
01-02-2009
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 1/2009
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-008-9200-7

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