Father Absence and its Apparent Effect on the Reading Achievement of Black Children From Low Income Families.

Sciara, Frank J.; Jantz, Richard K.

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ERIC Number: EJ106809

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Publication Date: 1974

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Father Absence and its Apparent Effect on the Reading Achievement of Black Children From Low Income Families

Sciara, Frank J.; Jantz, Richard K.

Journal of Negro Education, 43, 2, 221-227, Spr 74

In a study of 1073 black fourth graders from a low income area in a large metropolitan area, those from father present homes achieved a significantly higher reading achievement score than those coming from father absent homes. Limitations of the research and implications for future research are discussed. (EH)

Descriptors: Black Students, Family Life, Fatherless Family, Low Income Groups, Parent Child Relationship, Reading Achievement

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