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Marriage & Family Review Volume 35, 2003 - Issue 1-2
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Accounts of Single Fatherhood

A Qualitative Study

Tara M. Emmers-Sommer University of Arizona, USA
,
David Rhea University of Missouri-Columbia, USA
,
Laura Triplett University of Arizona, USA
&
Laura Triplett Ohio State University, USA
Pages 99-115 | Published online: 24 Sep 2008
 
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ABSTRACT

Relying on single fathers' accounts, this study examined the experience of single fatherhood and the communication practices between single fathers and their child. Single fathers also answered closed-ended questions. Results offer insight into the challenges and joys that single fathers experience. Single fathers clearly disclosed love for their child and a valuation of their relationship with their child, and expressed exasperation and dissatisfaction with the court system and negative perceptions of single fathers by society. More detailed information and discussion follow

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