Summary: The Consequences Of Absent Fathers

When discussing absent fathers and its consequences, all angles must be considered. The researchers of this study assessed approximately 3,000 urban children and the impact incarceration made upon their development. Considering the growing rate of incarcerated parents, it’s essential to understand the negative repercussions associated with this type of father absence. The study from Geller, Cooper, Garfinkel, Schwartz-Soicher and Mincy (2012) aimed to expand on the limited previous research regarding incarcerated parents and child development by using a longitudinal study and a series of statistical models to examine the relationship. Furthermore, the researchers employed cross-sectional and longitudinal regression models, which controlled