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AuthorIhmeideh, Fathi Mahmoud
Available date2016-05-01T13:32:02Z
Publication Date2014
Publication NameEarly Child Development and Care
ResourceScopus
CitationIhmeideh, F.M. "Giving fathers a voice: Towards father involvement in early years settings" (2014) Early Child Development and Care, 184 (7), pp. 1048-1062.
ISSN0300-4430
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2013.842562
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/4474
AbstractIt has been widely recognised that fathers can play a key role in the development and well-being of young children. In many cases, however, fathers still have limited involvement in the early years education of their children and their voices are as yet unheard. This study examined the beliefs and practices of Jordanian fathers of kindergarten children regarding their involvement in kindergarten-based activities (KBA). The sample included 258 fathers who had children enrolled in kindergartens. Results indicated that fathers exhibited a moderate level of beliefs regarding the involvement in KBA, whereas fathers' perceptions of their own practices in KBA were rather low. In addition, the results revealed that there was a significant and positive relationship between fathers' beliefs and their actual practices. Multiple regression analysis results demonstrated that fathers' educational level and income influenced their beliefs about involvement. Moreover, fathers' monthly income was a significant predictor of their practices. These results were discussed and implications for fatherhood research and practice were presented accordingly.
Languageen
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Subjectearly years education
father involvement
fathers' beliefs
Jordan
kindergarten children
TitleGiving fathers a voice: Towards father involvement in early years settings
TypeArticle
Pagination1048-1062
Issue Number7
Volume Number184


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