الكاتب/ة الباحث/ة
Dr Fathi Ihmeideh
الناشر/المؤسسة
Routledge
تاريخ الإصدار
2013
الدولة
الأردن
It has been widely recognised that fathers can play a key role in the development
and well-being of young children. In many cases, however, fathers still have
limited involvement in the early years education of their children and their
voices are as yet unheard. This study examined the beliefs and practices of
Jordanian fathers of kindergarten children regarding their involvement in
kindergarten-based activities (KBA). The sample included 258 fathers who had
children enrolled in kindergartens. Results indicated that fathers exhibited a
moderate level of beliefs regarding the involvement in KBA, whereas fathers’
perceptions of their own practices in KBA were rather low. In addition, the
results revealed that there was a significant and positive relationship between
fathers’ beliefs and their actual practices. Multiple regression analysis results
demonstrated that fathers’ educational level and income influenced their beliefs
about involvement. Moreover, fathers’ monthly income was a significant
predictor of their practices. These results were discussed and implications for
fatherhood research and practice were presented accordingly.