Voices of African-American Teen Fathers: I'm Doing What I Got to Do -

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Find out what it’s like to be young, African-American . . . and a father Voices of African-American Teen Fathers is an insightful look at adolescent pregnancy and parenthood through the eyes of fathers aged 14 to 19. This unique book features candid interviews with thirty teens who talk about “doing what I got to do”—handling their responsibilities as best they can given... Read more

Find out what it’s like to be young, African-American . . . and a father

Voices of African-American Teen Fathers is an insightful look at adolescent pregnancy and parenthood through the eyes of fathers aged 14 to 19. This unique book features candid interviews with thirty teens who talk about “doing what I got to do”—handling their responsibilities as best they can given their perceptions, limitations, and life experiences. Teens talk about how and why they became fathers, how they handle being a parent, their perceptions of fatherhood, the relationships they have with their parents and the mothers of their children, and how they deal with the everyday struggles, demands, and concerns they face.

Nearly one million girls between the ages of 15 and 19 become pregnant each year in the United States and most of the available research on adolescent parenthood focused on them. We know little about African-American adolescent fathers or about their perspectives on the cultural and socioeconomic conditions that define their experience. Voices of African-American Teen Fathers provides an understanding of these young fathers on their own terms and suggests theoretical frameworks, assessment tools, and effective interventions to develop a plan of action to help African-American adolescent fathers fulfill their roles. Helpful appendixes, including an interview guide and biographies of the particpants, are included, as are six tables that make complex information easy to access and understand.

Voices of African-American Teen Fathers examines tough issues, including:

intimate, amicable, or antagonistic relationships with their children’s mothers
relationships with their own mothers and fathers
racism and discrimination
child support
loss of independence
transportation problems
drugs
socioeconomic issues
and much more

Voices of African-American Teen Fathers is an invaluable resource for counselors, family educators, social service organizations, community practitioners, and social scientists. Read less

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Literature review
Teen Pregnancy Statistics
Teen Childbearing Statistics
Consequences of Teen Motherhood
Sociopolitical Issues of Teen Parenthood
Explaining Teen Motherhood
Adolescent Fathers
Explaining African-American Teen Fatherhood
Perceptions of Fatherhood by African-American Youths
African-American Teen Fathers and Their Relationships with Others
Theoretical Perspective: Social Ecology and Gender Theory
Research Questions
Chapter 2. Research Methods
The Teen Fathers
Environmental Factors
Recruitment Strategies
The Interviewing Process
Reliability, Validity, and Generalizability
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Data Analysis
Chapter 3. How and Why African-American Teens Become Fathers
Carelessness: “It It Happened, It Happened”
Lack of Communication: “We Just Didn’t Talk About It”
Getting “Trapped”: “I Think She Got Pregnant on Purpose”
International Pregnancies: “We Wanted to Have a Baby”
Limited Alternatives: “Abortion and Adoption Were Not Options”
Chapter 4. How Teen Fathers Think About and Do Fatherhood
Father As Provider: “I’m Not Running from My Responsibilities”
The Involved Nurturer: “I’m Being There for my Child”
The Independent Father: “It’s Not My Responsibility!”
Chapter 5. Teen Fathers and Their Families of Origin
Relationships with Their Fathers
Relationships with Their Mothers
Chapter 6. Teen Fathers and the Mothers of Their Children
Amicable Associations
Loving, Intimate Affairs
Antagonistic Relationships
Chapter 7. Teen Fathers and Peer Influence
Fatherhood Affecting Friendships
Warning from Friends
Fatherhood As Status Symbol
Peer Influence Before Fatherhood
Chapter 8. The Challenges and Concerns of Teen Fathers
Youth-Related Issues
Fear of Losing Independence
Relationship Problems
Concerns About Child Support
Socioeconomic Challenges
Transportation Issues
Cultural Influences
Drug Issues
Daily Survival
Racism and Discrimination
Chapter 9. Discussion and Conclusion
Research Questions and Major Findings
Theoretical Relevance of Findings
Chapter 10. Where Do We Go from Here? Designing a Plan of Action (Rhonda Lewis)
Theoretical Frameworks
Recommendation #1: Develop an Assessment Tool
Recommendation #2: Use the Stages of Change Model to Address Condom Use
Recommendation #3: Identify the Risk, Protective, and Cultural Factors Associated with Early Adolescence
Recommendation #4: Use the Three Identified Categories of Fathers to Develop an Effective Intervention
Limitations
Appendix A. Interview Guide
Personal Demographic Information
Identity Questions
Socioeconomic Circumstances and Perceived Future Outlook
Transition to Fatherhood
Definition of Fatherhood
Sexual Experience and Background
Fatherhood Involvement and Parental Support
Relationship with Mother of Child
Peer Relationships
Relationships
Relationship with Family of Origin
Other Questions
Appendix B. Brief Biographies of Participants (Listed by Age)
References
Index

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Angelia M Paschal

Voices of African-American Teen Fathers I'm Doing What I Got to Do

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