Author: Rob Palkovitz
Publisher: Psychology Press
Keywords: provisional, balances, development, adult, fathering, men, involved
Number of Pages: 328
Published: 2002-05-01
List price: $44.95
ISBN-10: 0805835652
ISBN-13: 9780805835656

Involved Fathering and Men’s Adult Development is an interdisciplinary book that synthesizes theoretical, empirical, and anecdotal writings from different fields and provides an analysis of extensive interviews with 40 fathers. Along with the exploration of the distinct contribution that fathers make to their children’s development, the author pursues the parallel theme of the effect this involvement has on the fathers’ own development in adulthood. This book will provide its readers with a realistic and useful beginning point to bring a synthesis of developmental theories,

Authors:Robin J Palkovitz, Marvin B Sussman,
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: parenthood, transitions
Number of Pages: 396
Published: 1989-03-09
List price: $59.95
ISBN-10: 0866567879
ISBN-13: 9780866567879

In this unusual but exciting look at a complex topic, family scholars offer a vast array of insights into the multiple consequences, concerns, and characteristics of parenthood. The transition to parenthood--the most critical step in individual and family life cycles--is thoroughly examined from a social psychological perspective. Cultural and ethnic factors are considered as major influences in the transition to parenthood, as are changing patterns in the work force, the consequences of the gender revolution, and altered patterns of marriage and divorce--all of which have shattered the tradit