Parenting Satisfaction and Paternal Involvement of Korean Fathers: A Person-Centered Approach
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
11-21-2019
Description
Using latent profile analysis, we identified patterns of parenting satisfaction and paternal involvement among 201 South Korean fathers. Three profiles were identified: (1) low involved (n = 74), highly involved (n = 28), and moderately involved (n = 99). A Multivariate Analysis of Variance analysis revealed that fathers in the low involved (n = 74) profile were significantly different from their counterparts in the other profiles regarding longer work hours and higher levels of work-to-family conflict. Also, fathers in the highly involved profile were more likely to report their wives are employed. The findings indicate that paternal involvement types are affected by work-related factors among Korean fathers. Implications for policymakers and research will be discussed.
Objectives
- To examine the levels of paternal involvement with children and parental satisfaction among Korean fathers.
- To explore subgroups of Korean fathers with similar patterns of parental satisfaction and father involvement types.
- To identify the differences among the subgroups of Korean fathers regarding demographic characteristics, work hours, wife’s employment, job stress, and work to family conflict.
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Citation Information
Ko, Kwangman; Kang, Youngjin; and Lee, Sun-A. 2019. Parenting Satisfaction and Paternal Involvement of Korean Fathers: A Person-Centered Approach. Poster Presentation. National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX. https://engagefully.org/Lists/Details/703361