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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Education
Notes
- Abstract:
- Purpose : The purpose of this study was to attain a better understanding of how adolescents perceive being raised by a single-parent father. This study was concerned with the experience from the perspective of the participants, and the phenomenological method of interviewing was utilized to investigate and gain a better understanding of the meaning and experience of being raised by a single-parent father from the perception of the adolescent experiencing the phenomenon at first hand. Method : A qualitative approach was used embracing phenomenologically based interviewing as a method of inquiry. Six adolescents from single-father families participated in the study. Major Findings : Eight major themes emerged from the data. They are as follows: Focus on Education, Social Life and Valuing Interpersonal Relationships with Peers and Friends, Connection to a Female Support Person, Trust, Personal Growth, Setting Meaningful Goals, Different Roles of the Father, and Satisfaction with Self. Findings offered insight as to how adolescents perceive being raised by a single father. Overwhelmingly, all the participants projected very loving and trusting feelings towards their fathers. During the personal interviews some of the participants revealed that they looked at their fathers for support and it was provided unconditionally. Overall, for this group of participants, being raised by a single-parent father has been a positive and nurturing experience.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2007.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 73-78).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Martina L. Study. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- HQ759.915.S78 2007_StudyMartina ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- HQ759.915.S78 2007 ( lcc )
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