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Self-image and coping behaviors of adolescent fathers and nonfathers: Implications for educational attainment
Abstract
This study was a preliminary investigative introduction into the complexities of Caucasian adolescent fathers. The purpose of the study was to (1) determine a profile of adolescent fathers, (2) investigate the self-image of adolescent fathers, (3) examine the coping behaviors of adolescent fathers, and (4) examine the relationship between self-image and its impact on educational attainment. A convenience sample of 37 Caucasian adolescent fathers and 37 Caucasian adolescent nonfathers was surveyed using the interview technique. An adapted Offer Self-Image Questionnaire and demographic interview questions were utilized in the collection of data. Four null hypotheses were proposed to answer the research questions outlined in the study. The research findings are summarized as follows: (1) The majority of adolescent fathers did not change their educational goals because of the children. (2) Most of the adolescent fathers were very involved with the mother during pregnancy. (3) Adolescent nonfathers possessed higher self-image perceptions than did adolescent fathers. (4) There was no difference between coping behaviors of the adolescent fathers and nonfathers. (5) There was no difference in the impact of self-image on the educational attainment of adolescent fathers and adolescent nonfathers.
Subject Area
Families & family life|Personal relationships|Sociology|Home economics
Recommended Citation
McGrath, Gloria Marie Slagle, "Self-image and coping behaviors of adolescent fathers and nonfathers: Implications for educational attainment" (1989). ETD collection for University of Nebraska-Lincoln. AAI9019576.
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/dissertations/AAI9019576