It has been reported by previous research that offspring ratings of feelings of closeness to father are more negative for divorced fathers than for fathers in intact marriages. This study investigated the impact of a number of variables on college-aged offspring ratings of feelings of closeness to their fathers. Subjects included college students whose parents were divorced (N=99) and college students from intact families (N=110) who completed self-report questionnaires measuring closeness, socioeconomic status, fathers' behaviors, parenting style, and divorce experience. In agreement with previous findings, divorced fathers received lower average ratings than did married fathers. Perceiving the father as accepting and trustworthy was strongly related to feelings of closeness to him. When the effects of other variables were held constant with multiple regression, ratings of closeness to fathers were higher when fathers more frequently performed supportive behaviors for the offspring, more frequently initiated interaction with the offspring, avoided getting angry with the offspring, and avoided performing some general problem behaviors. Group differences may result from differences between the fathers on these variables or from other variables which are directly affected by divorce. (Author/ABL)