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Interparental Relations, Maternal Employment, and Fathering in Mexican American Families
Journal of Marriage and Family
  • Diana Formoso, Nova Southeastern University
  • Nancy A. Gonzales, Arizona State University
  • Manuel Barrera, Jr., Arizona State University
  • Larry E. Dumka
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2007
Disciplines
Abstract/Excerpt

This study examined independent and interactive relations between the interparental relationship and maternal employment in predicting fathering within low-income, Mexican American two-parent families (N = 115). Interparental conflict was negatively related to quality fathering, and these relations were noted only for single-earner families. The parenting alliance was positively related to quality fathering irrespective of maternal employment. Fathering was associated with lower levels of child depression and conduct problems. Results suggest that bolstering quality fathering is a useful avenue for improving child well-being and that strengthening the interparental relationship can support quality fathering and child mental health within Mexican American families.

DOI
10.1111/j.1741-3737.2006.00341.x
Citation Information
Diana Formoso, Nancy A. Gonzales, Manuel Barrera and Larry E. Dumka. "Interparental Relations, Maternal Employment, and Fathering in Mexican American Families" Journal of Marriage and Family Vol. 69 Iss. 1 (2007) p. 26 - 39 ISSN: 0022-2445
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/diana-formoso/28/