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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Social Work
Notes
- Abstract:
- Interest in all aspects of motherhood and related experiences have been the focus of research which have produced a voluminous, diverse, and rich body of work. However, fatherhood and its experience have not been given similar credence until recently. As gender roles shift in society, and the experiences associated with contemporary fatherhood become re-defined, research and inquiry about fatherhood emerges as a relevant topic. One facet of this emerging research focuses on men’s experiences living with depressive symptoms following the birth of a child, or paternal postnatal depression, as it is known in the literature. Initially stemming from maternal health literature, paternal postnatal depression as a researchable topic has now developed its own body of scholarship. This dissertation surveys current knowledge about the phenomenon of depressive symptoms in postnatal fathers and its unique intersection with the Latino culture. Finally, using stress theory and masculine gender role stress theory, this dissertation explored the role of egalitarianism and the possible coping skills utilized by Latino fathers to deal with possible depressive symptoms in the postnatal Latino father. A sample of 101 Latino men were surveyed and administered 3 measures (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, a coping scale developed by the researcher, and the Gender Role Attitudes Scale). The primary aim of this study was to examine the relationship between coping skills, egalitarianism, and depressive symptoms in post-natal Latino fathers. An additional aim was to examine the influence of coping skills and of egalitarianism on depressive symptoms among adult Latino fathers. Several important findings were recognized in this research: 1) there is a negative correlation between egalitarianism and depressive symptoms; (2) there is a significant negative correlation between coping skills and depressive symptoms in postnatal Latino fathers; and finally (3) coping skills and egalitarianism are significantly related to depression scores, where coping skills contributes a greater percentage of the variance in depressive symptoms than egalitarianism among Latino fathers. Implications for social work assessment, practice, education, and future research is also discussed.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2018.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 65-92).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Tania M. Paredes. 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:
- RC537.P374 2018_ParedesTaniaM ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RC537.P374 2018 ( lcc )
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