Both Parents Should Assume Equal Responsibilities
The New DaD
Exploring Fatherhood within a Career Context
Prof. Brad Harrington, Boston College Fred Van Deusen, Boston College Prof. Jamie Ladge, Northeastern University
Boston College 2010
The authors would like to dedicate this study to our fathers: Ed Harrington, Herb Van Deusen, and Stu Shapiro, who were each great role models of what it means to be a good father.
Copyright ©2010 Boston College Center for Work & Family
THE FATHERHOOD S TUDY
Table Of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3 Why This Study Is Important Now.....................................................................................4 The Research Process .......................................................................................................10 The Research Results........................................................................................................ 12 The Personal Impact Of Fatherhood ....................................................................... 12 Marriage And Family Impact ................................................................................... 18 Workplace Impact..................................................................................................... 21 Career Impact ........................................................................................................... 25 Discussion And Implications ...........................................................................................27 Acknowledgements...........................................................................................................30 References & Appendices ................................................................................................. 31
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THE FATHERHOOD S TUDY
Introduction
It is rarely easy. There are plenty of days of struggle and heartache when, despite our best efforts, we
Exploring Fatherhood within a Career Context
Prof. Brad Harrington, Boston College Fred Van Deusen, Boston College Prof. Jamie Ladge, Northeastern University
Boston College 2010
The authors would like to dedicate this study to our fathers: Ed Harrington, Herb Van Deusen, and Stu Shapiro, who were each great role models of what it means to be a good father.
Copyright ©2010 Boston College Center for Work & Family
THE FATHERHOOD S TUDY
Table Of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3 Why This Study Is Important Now.....................................................................................4 The Research Process .......................................................................................................10 The Research Results........................................................................................................ 12 The Personal Impact Of Fatherhood ....................................................................... 12 Marriage And Family Impact ................................................................................... 18 Workplace Impact..................................................................................................... 21 Career Impact ........................................................................................................... 25 Discussion And Implications ...........................................................................................27 Acknowledgements...........................................................................................................30 References & Appendices ................................................................................................. 31
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THE FATHERHOOD S TUDY
Introduction
It is rarely easy. There are plenty of days of struggle and heartache when, despite our best efforts, we