Mexican American Fathers in Research: Understanding Perceptions, Barriers, and Contributors to Participation

Anthony Muñoz-Gauna, Maria Flores Gallegos, Melissa S. Fineman, Caroline K. Tietbohl, Estefania Miramontes Valdes, Darcy A. Thompson, Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science, University of Colorado Anschutz, Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Anschutz

Journal of Family Issues

Published online on June 30, 2026

Abstract

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Fathers, especially Latino fathers, are underrepresented in research focused on parenting and families. This is despite fathers playing an important role in child development. The objective of the study was to explore Mexican American fathers’ perception ...