Father involvement with three-to-four-year olds at home: giving fathers a chance |
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| Authors: | Iman Amy Betawi Sinaria Kamil Abdel Jabbar Mohammad. A. AL Jabery Haidar Ibrahim Zaza Muhannad Al-Shboul |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Curriculum and Instruction, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan;2. Department of Counseling and Special Education, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan;3. Department of Developmental Psychology, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan |
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| Abstract: | This study examined fathers' perceptions regarding their home-based activities (HBA) and the influence of fathers' demographic characteristics on their perceptions and practices at home. A total of 396 fathers completed a survey questionnaire describing their demographic information, perceptions and their practices regarding their involvement in HBA. Results indicated that fathers have moderate level of practice concerning their HBA, yet they have low perception of their actual practice at HBA. In addition, there was a statistical significance in HBA due to fathers' age, educational level and specialisation which had an influence on their perceptions as well. Recommendations and implications of future research were discussed. |
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| Keywords: | father involvement fathers’ home activities fathers’ perception three-to-four-year olds Jordan |
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