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Fatherhood Education From a Cultural Perspective: Evolving Roles and Identities After a Fatherhood Intervention for Latinos in South Florida |
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| Authors: | Maritza Concha Maria Elena Villar Rocio Tafur-Salgado Sandra Ibanez Lauren Azevedo |
| Institution: | 1. Covian Consulting, Orlando, Florida;2. School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Florida International University;3. enFAMILIA, Inc., Homestead, Florida;4. Family Counseling Services of Greater Miami, Inc., Miami, Florida;5. School of Public Administration, University of Central Florida |
| Abstract: | This article uses gender-role theory to consider the involvement of Latino fathers in their children’s lives as a result of participating in a fatherhood educational intervention. Open-ended interviews (n = 48) were conducted with participants of the program. Findings revealed that the content of the group intervention encouraged fathers to redefine their identity as a male and father by examining their own communication, discipline, and self-control as well as recognizing certain aspects of Latino culture. Implications of this study can be used to design culturally competent behavioral interventions for Latino fathers. |
| Keywords: | Culturally appropriate educational interventions fatherhood program gender-role theory Latino fathers |