Date of Submission
2007
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Department
Psychology
Department Chair
Robert A. DiTomasso, Ph.D., ABPP
First Advisor
Matthew Schure, Ph.D., Chairperson
Second Advisor
Robert A. DiTomasso, Ph.D., ABPP
Third Advisor
Stuart Badner, Psy.D.
Abstract
The aim of this study was to design and validate a self-report inventory of beliefs about paternal roles as expressed by mothers and fathers. A random sample of parents (N = 103) was administered the Beliefs about Paternal Roles – Initial Version to assess its psychometric properties. Results showed positive psychometric properties for 4 (Affection & Emotion, Engagement, Family, and Physical Well-Being) of the 12 proposed domains of paternal roles. Acceptable levels of internal consistency reliability were demonstrated for these four domains by the coefficient alpha of .84. A factor analysis of these four domains yielded a factor that says that paternal roles are basically viewed as direct involvement with children. The study supports the idea that different and distinct behaviors do comprise direct involvement. Areas of future research include continued development of the inventory with diverse populations and further testing of its psychometric properties.
Recommended Citation
Bocchicchio, Anthony M., "Exploration into the Beliefs about Paternal Roles : The Development of the Beliefs about Paternal Roles Inventory" (2007). PCOM Psychology Dissertations. 12.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/psychology_dissertations/12