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Dimensions of the Father Role: An Inductive Thematic Analysis of Television Sitcoms

Timothy, Pehlke Allen, II
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1114043109

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2005, Master of Science, Miami University, Family and Child Studies.
Domestic situational comedies served as the focal point of a recent examination of father involvement. Twelve half-hour programs aired during prime-time on one of the six major networks were recorded during the fall 2004 season. All instances that involved either discussion or fulfillment of the father role were later transcribed. Use of inductive thematic analysis led to the identification of five dimensions of the father role: breadwinner, household chores, interactions with mother, interactions with children and interactions with others. Additionally, fathers were portrayed alternately as foolish, immature and overweight. These findings present a more complex and balanced image of the television father than revealed in any previous research. Several interesting novel findings came in an examination of racial and class differences. Representations of Latino and African American fathers compare favorably to Caucasians, whereas portrayals of working class fathers are slightly more negative. Implications for future research and practice are provided.
Glenn Stone (Advisor)
99 p.
fatherhood; father role; television sitcoms; domestic situational comedies; role salience; media representations; family sitcoms

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  • Timothy, II, P. A. (2005). Dimensions of the Father Role: An Inductive Thematic Analysis of Television Sitcoms [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1114043109

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Timothy, II, Pehlke. Dimensions of the Father Role: An Inductive Thematic Analysis of Television Sitcoms. 2005. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1114043109.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Timothy, II, Pehlke. "Dimensions of the Father Role: An Inductive Thematic Analysis of Television Sitcoms." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2005. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1114043109

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