Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2009
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department / School
Sociology and Rural Studies
Abstract
This study utilized 1997 and 2002 weekday and weekend time diary data from the Panel Study of lncome Dynamics (PSID) to investigate U.S. fathers' involvement with their children in health-related activities. Specifically, the number of minutes fathers spent with their children on health-related activities was observed. Secondly, the amount of time mothers spent with their children on health-related activities, relative to the father was examined. Finally, the 1997 weekday and weekend father involvement was used as an independent variable to predict children's 2002 physical health and behavioral problem index (BPI). Descriptive results showed that mothers spent a disproportionate amount of time caring for their children's health-related needs compared with fathers, but that the gap narrowed from 1997-2002. Multivariate results showed that as mothers' and fathers' relative resources became more similar, so did the amount of time spent caring for their children's health-related needs. Finally, the 1997 amount of time fathers spent with their children on health-related needs had little impact on the children's 2002 physical health and behavioral problem index.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Father and child -- United States
Children -- Health and hygiene -- United States
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
150
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Brooks, William Trevor, "U.S. Fathers' Time Spent Caring for Their Children's Health-Related Needs and its Impact on Children's Health" (2009). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1564.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/1564
