Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study aims to scientifically examine the link between father's involvement or absence and disruptive behavior in adolescents. The role of fathers is crucial in shaping an adolescent's personality. Fathers are not only providers but also play a protective role, helping shield their children from psychological and cultural challenges. A total (N=500) sample of ages 12-19 years (M=16.9540, SD=1.8694) from Buner Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan was recruited. Result indicates positive correlation of father’s absence with extremism and violence (R= .606) and negative correlation of father’s involvement with extremism and violence (R= -.603). The ‘t’ statistics also verified the results and proved that father’s not living adolescents have high risk level for extremism and violence as compared to father’s involved adolescents (N=500, t (498) = -3.328, p < .000***). Findings from this study will contribute to provide an in-depth knowledge in the family research area and will support government authorities in making policies for controlling crimes.
Authors: Muhammad Saifullah Qureshi, Maria Rafique, Aneeqa Tariq Abbasi
Language: English
Subfield: Demography
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403142346