A national profile of nonresident fathers and their ability to pay child support

Article Abstract:

Nonresident fathers could contribute more in child support payments, according to analysis of data from two surveys. The 1987-1988 National Survey of Families and Households and the 1990 Survey of Income and Program Participation identify the economic and demographic characteristics of nonresident fathers who self-identify, and of the total group of non-resident fathers. They have lower poverty levels than both resident fathers and custodial mothers and, if they had child support orders, could contribute up to $34 billion more in support payments.

Finance, Surveys, Child support

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Nonresident fathers and children's well-being: a meta-analysis

Article Abstract:

Research into the way in which elements of the nonresident father-child relationship are connected with children's well-being has used a meta-analytic approach to assess data from 63 existing studies. This research supports the view that nonresident fathers can make more than merely a financial contribution to their children's lives. It appears that how frequently fathers see children is less significant than what fathers do when they spend time with their children.

Psychological aspects, Father and child, Father-child relations

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Nonresident mothers' and fathers' social contact with children

Article Abstract:

Sex differences in nonresident parents' rate of contact with biological children were examined, based on data from the 1987-1988 National Survey of Families and Households. Nonresident mothers and fathers were similar with regard to in-person visits, although mothers showed higher rates of telephone and letter contact and extended visitation.

Research, Parenting, Sex differences

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