Father-Daughter Relationships: Contemporary Research and Issues

, by Nielsen; Linda

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ISBN: 9781848729346 | 1848729340
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Copyright: 1/25/2012

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Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
The Author	p. xv
Introduction	p. 1
Overview	p. 1
Slippery Slopes	p. 3
References	p. 5
Fathers, Facts, and Fictions	p. 7
Why Myths Matter: Misperceiving and Stereotyping	p. 8
Negative Portrayals of Fathers	p. 12
Myths and Misconceptions	p. 18
Fathers' and Mothers' Stress Levels	p. 24
Physically Abusive Husbands	p. 30
Conclusion	p. 35
References	p. 38
Fathering and Fatherhood	p. 43
Are Fathers Necessary?	p. 43
Ignoring Fathers in Research and Practice	p. 47
Fathering: Defining and Redefining the Role	p. 50
Paternity Leave Policies	p. 52
Women's Work Preferences	p. 52
What Is Good Fathering?	p. 54
Daughters' Positive Impact on Fathers	p. 59
Daughters' Negative Impact on Fathers	p. 61
Conclusion	p. 63
References	p. 66
How and Why Fathers Matter	p. 71
Cognitive Development	p. 72
Academic Development	p. 74
Vocational Development	p. 74
Identity and Individuation	p. 77
Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Identity Formation	p. 82
Athletic Development	p. 84
Social Development	p. 85
Sexual Behavior	p. 89
Depression and Anxiety Disorders	p. 92
Eating Disorders	p. 93
Conclusion	p. 97
References	p. 100
The Mother's Impact	p. 105
Closeness and Communication	p. 106
Idealizing Mothers	p. 109
Psychoanalytic Theories	p. 112
Attachment Theories	p. 115
Neurobiological and Evolutionary Theory	p. 117
Maternal Gatekeeping	p. 124
The Coparenting Relationship	p. 126
Marital Happiness	p. 128
Conclusion	p. 131
References	p. 134
Divorced Fathers and Their Daughters	p. 139
Whose Boots Do the Walking?	p. 141
Daughters at Highest Risk	p. 143
Long-Term Impact of Divorce	p. 144
Father-Daughter Time After Divorce	p. 145
Time and Relationship Quality	p. 147
The Impact of Too Little Fathering	p. 149
Sons Versus Daughters	p. 150
Single Fathers Raising Daughters	p. 151
Financial Matters	p. 165
Remarriage	p. 170
The Legal System	p. 174
Conclusion	p. 176
References	p. 181
Fathers and Daughters in Racial and Ethnic Minorities	p. 191
America's Fragile Families'	p. 193
Characteristics of Unmarried Fathers	p. 198
Poverty and Fathering	p. 201
Myths About Low-Income Fathers	p. 202
African American Fathers and Daughters	p. 204
Immigrant Fathers and Daughters	p. 208
Hispanic American Fathers and Daughters	p. 213
Asian American Fathers and Daughters	p. 221
Biracial and Multiracial Daughters	p. 224
Conclusion	p. 225
References	p. 228
Difficult and Challenging Relationships	p. 235
Incarcerated Fathers	p. 236
Physically Abusive Fathers	p. 240
Sexually Abusive Fathers	p. 242
Alcoholic Fathers	p. 245
Gay Fathers	p. 248
Lesbian Daughters	p. 253
Daughters of Sperm Donors	p. 256
Adoptive Fathers	p. 258
Stepfathers	p. 260
Military Fathers	p. 261
Father's Early Death	p. 263
Elderly Fathers and Their Daughters	p. 266
Conclusion	p. 269
References	p. 272
Epilogue	p. 277
Index	p. 281
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