Father Involvement Ideals and the Union Transitions of Unmarried Parents

Hohmann-Marriott, Bryndl

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Father Involvement Ideals and the Union Transitions of Unmarried Parents

Hohmann-Marriott, Bryndl

Cite this item: Hohmann-Marriott, B. (2009). Father Involvement Ideals and the Union Transitions of Unmarried Parents. Journal of Family Issues, 30, 898–920. doi:10.1177/0192513X08327885

Permanent link to OUR Archive version: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/6631

Date: 2009

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Pages: 898-920

Keywords: fathers; nonmarital fertility; union transitions; attitudes; cohabitation

Research Type: Journal Article

Languages: English

Abstract:

As more unmarried couples become parents, it is important to understand the dynamics that help these couples to maintain strong relationships. This article explores the association of the two partners' beliefs about father involvement with their likelihood of union dissolution and transition to marriage, using the first two waves of the Fragile Families survey (n = 2,303). It finds that couples are more likely to end their union when partners do not believe that fathers' caregiving is very important and when the father participates less. Partners are less likely to marry if the mother does not believe that fathers' caregiving is very important. These effects are distinct from the quality of the couple's relationship and suggest that unmarried parents who value the father's role as a hands-on parent may be more motivated to build a stronger relationship.

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