Author : Alexandra D'Arrisso
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Book Synopsis Paternal Involvement in a First Nations Community in Canada by : Alexandra D'Arrisso
Download or read book Paternal Involvement in a First Nations Community in Canada written by Alexandra D'Arrisso and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Indigenous fathers in Canada are thought to represent a crucial, yet often untapped resource, in fostering the health and well-being of their children. Understanding their role in promoting positive outcomes for Indigenous youth is essential in a time that strength-based research, intervention, and policy prioritize the identification of factors that foster resilience, mental wellness, and educational achievement in this young and growing population. The goal of this dissertation is to explore the impact of the paternal relationship on markers of adolescent adjustment among Indigenous youth. The association between adolescents’ perceptions of their relationships with their fathers or father figures and their social-emotional, behavioral, and academic functioning was examined among youth residing in Kawawachikamach, a First Nations community in northern Quebec. The participants of the study completed self-report questionnaires examining their paternal relationships and adaptive functioning. Teacher reports and final grades were used to measure academic competence. Linear regression analysis was chosen to determine the direct link between paternal involvement and indicators of well-being and the interaction effects of adolescent gender and father’s level of education. The results of the study indicated that adolescents who reported more positive relationships with their fathers or father figures, were more likely to experience fewer internalizing, externalizing, and social problems. Gender did not significantly moderate the relationship between paternal involvement and outcomes, indicating that girls and boys benefitted equally from higher levels of involvement. Significant interaction effects were found between paternal involvement and education, with adolescents whose fathers were more educated benefitting the most from their involvement in the internalizing and social domains. However, while behavioral and social-emotional adjustment could be partially explained by the supportive paternal relationship reported by adolescents, their academic achievement was not significantly impacted and may be better explained by variables not explored in the present study. Overall, the results were consistent with the body of research that highlights the benefits of involved fathers across different cultures. Future directions include a need to further investigate the predictors of paternal involvement and its effects on adolescent outcomes in Indigenous populations in Canada and the responsibility to invest in Indigenous fathers and support their involvement in the lives of their children"--