Custodial and Noncustodial Parent Predictors of Noncustodial Father Involvement

Abstract

This study theorizes the interrelationship between African American noncustodial father’s (NCF) (a) income, (b) child support payment (CSP), (c) satisfaction with custodial parent (CP) communication, and (d) satisfaction with the way the CP is raising his child as predictors of father’s involvement. Method: Regression models were tested along a hypothesized framework to determine direct and indirect influences to NCF’s involvement. Results: Based on regression results, new direct and indirect relationships were identified. Discussion: These findings suggest healthier communication, and timely child support payments are critical to NCF’s satisfaction with involvement as well as his views toward the CP.

Smaller System Predictors of Satisfaction with Low-Income Paternal Involvement of Noncustodial African American Fathers

“…Much of the focus has been on to divorce and coresidential fathers. Lesser attention has been given to the study of the predictors of NCFs satisfaction with their paternal involvement among exceptions noted (Banks et al, 2022; White et al, 2022; White et al, 2021). Also, there is a dearth of recent studies in the literature that examines the predictors of NCF satisfaction with their parent involvement among NCFs with and without children by additional CPs.…”

“…Also, there is a dearth of recent studies in the literature that examines the predictors of NCF satisfaction with their parent involvement among NCFs with and without children by additional CPs. Studies by Banks et al (2022), White et al (2021), and White et al (2022) of factors that influence NCFs satisfaction with their parent involvement with their unwed offspring identify child support and the nature of the relationship with the CP as key predictors.…”