Award Date

12-1-2024

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

First Committee Member

Brandon Eddy

Second Committee Member

Sara Jordan

Third Committee Member

Vaida Kazlauskaite

Fourth Committee Member

Heather Dahl-Jacinto

Number of Pages

104

Abstract

This study examines how African American father-daughter relationships can impact their dating and relationship behaviors. This highlights an important role African American fathers play in shaping their daughter’s development and expectations within romantic relationships. The purpose of this qualitative (grounded theory) study was created to unravel the unique dynamics that shapes African American women's views on intimacy, self worth and relationships expectations. The research seeks to fill existing gaps in literature, moving beyond the notion of African American father presence to explore the emotional context that influences their daughter’s romantic lives. The research question for this study is for African American women, How does a woman’s relationship with her father impact her dating and relationship behaviors? The participants within this study are fifteen African American women who are currently in a relationship or currently dating. The findings of this study indicate the impact of African American father involvement that influences their daughter’s relationship and dating behaviors. Positive father involvement consists of 8 themes found which are: Emotions, Father as a Healthy Role Model, Boy Talk, Father’s Advice About Boys, Desired Partner Traits from Father, Father-Partner Similarities, Impact of a Positive Father Relationship and Advice to African American Fathers. An African American father who remains active within their daughter’s life creates positive relationship experiences and positive dating preferences.

Controlled Subject

Fathers and daughters--Family relationships; Afro-Americans; Interpersonal relationships

Disciplines

African American Studies | Family, Life Course, and Society | Race and Ethnicity

File Format

PDF

File Size

1065 KB

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Rights

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