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Hamilton, Mary Agnes; Hamilton, Stephen F.; Bianchi, Lucia; Bran, Jacqui – Journal of Research on Adolescence, 2013
New and improved institutions are needed to support the transition to adulthood of vulnerable young people. Existing institutions that should provide that support demonstrate structural lag: they have not adapted to changing circumstances. Action research was conducted in Por un Manana, an employment training program for low-income youth and young…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Geographic Regions, Social Integration, Low Income
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Wilkinson, Deanna L.; Magora, Amanda; Garcia, Marie; Khurana, Atika – Journal of Family Issues, 2009
This study aims to broaden researchers' understanding of fatherhood by focusing on an understudied population of young, urban, minority, crime-involved fathers. Using 115 qualitative life history interviews, the authors examine fatherhood expectations, role participation, and ideals. Study fathers described very similar ideals for being fathers…
Descriptors: Human Capital, Crime, Fathers, Puerto Ricans