Date of Award
5-2000
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Curt Paulsen
Second Advisor
Susan Bullerdick
Third Advisor
Beverly Blinde
Abstract
This research is a hermeneutic study of three non-custodial fathers and contributions that they make to their children's lives. The literature review explores how children benefit from the presence of their fathers in their lives. The hermeneutic design was used asking the question, "What do you believe are the contributions that you make to your child's life?" The findings reveal that the fathers believe that they are contributing to their children's cognitive development, the development of humor, educational support, social emotional development, and identity. Implications for social work practice and programming are discussed.
Identifier
SC 11.MSW.2000.Pohl.S
Recommended Citation
Pohl, Susan, "From a Father's Point of View: A Hermeneutic Study of Non-Custodial Fathers and the Contributions That They Make To Their Children's Lives" (2000). Theses and Graduate Projects. 794.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/794