Michael D. Hannon, Alfonso L. Ferguson, Raymond A. Blanchard, Jasmine E. Santiago-Ataande
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Abstract
The authors report the results of a phenomenological study to determine how otherfathering by Black men affects and the potential implications for their mental health. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis, the men reported that otherfathering is rewarding (i.e., internally and externally) and challenging, which has a direct influence on their mental health. Recommendations for counseling practice are provided.
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The Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development is a quarterly journal of the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD), a member association of the American Counseling Association. AMCD members receive the journal as a benefit of membership. The journal is concerned with research, theory and program applications pertinent to multicultural and ethnic minority interests in all areas of counseling and human development.