Volume : 3, Issue : 5, May - 2014
Intergenerational Continuity and Transition in Father's Role in Parenting
Dr. Sarika Manhas
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The present research analyzed intergenerational transitions/ continuity in father’s role as parents. The role played by fathers across two generations was compared along with analyzing fathers satisfaction with their own role played as a parent. The sample for the study comprised 75 grandfathers (55–75 years) and 75 fathers (35–55 years) selected from joint families belonging to middle socio–economic strata and residing in urban area of Kathua city of Jammu and Kashmir. All selected fathers/grandfathers were required to have at least one male adolescent child/grandchild. Snow ball sampling technique was used for sample selection. The tools used for investigation/data collection were a standardized Parent–Child Relationship Scale developed by Rao and a self devised Parental Satisfaction Scale. The results of the study reveal that there was significant difference between father’s and grandfather’s satisfaction with their parental role, with the grandfathers being more satisfied than the fathers. There was significant difference between fathers and grandfathers in six dimension of parent child relationship namely protective, demanding, object punishment, indifferent, love and neglect. Fathers were found to be more protective, loving whereas grandfathers were found to be more punishing, demanding and neglectful. Age as well as educational qualification of fathers had significant influence on the relationship they shared with their children. Some dimensions of parentchild relationship were positively correlated to each other whereas others were negatively correlated. Parental satisfaction with parenting shared positive correlation with symbolic reward and love aspect of parent child relation.
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Dr. Sarika Manhas / Intergenerational Continuity and Transition in Fathers Role in Parenting / Global Journal For Research Analysis, Vol:3, Issue:5 May 2014