Beyond Ticks and Clicks: The Need for More Diverse and Broader Conceptualizations and Measures of Father Involvement
Keywords
father involvement, measurement, fatherwork, non-resident fathers
Abstract
Father involvement has been conceptualized and measured primarily as a temporal and directly observable phenomenon. This paper describes the problems associated with this narrow conceptualization and argues for the need to explore broader, more diverse, and inclusive conceptualizations and measures of father involvement. We review nascent, recent scholarship that supports this assertion, outline ways to improve conceptualization and measurement, and specify the benefits that would flow from this effort.
Original Publication Citation
Hawkins, A. J., & Palkovitz, R. (1999). Beyond ticks and clicks: The need for more diverse and broader conceptualizations and measures of father involvement. Journal of Men’s Studies, 8(1), 11-32.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Hawkins, Alan J. and Palkovitz, Rob, "Beyond Ticks and Clicks: The Need for More Diverse and Broader Conceptualizations and Measures of Father Involvement" (1999). Faculty Publications. 4215.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/4215
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
1999-10-01
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7025
Publisher
The Journal of Men's Studies
Language
English
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Family Life
Copyright Status
© 1999 by the Men’s Studies Press. All rights reserved.
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