Examines the provider role among middle-income Black fathers. Respondents are moving toward more developmental patterns of fathering with increases in their ability to provide. The provider role is an interface phenomenon making execution of other familial roles possible. Economic provision is essential to all paternal modalities and styles.…

Examined in this study are factors affecting the dating and behavior patterns of black single parents. Described and discussed are the influence of childrearing responsibilities, economic factors, class factors, age factors, educational experience, and sexual values of these patterns. Also taken into account are the influences of a child's…