Association of Father’s Involvement and Absence with Adolescent’s Disruptive Behavior

Abstract

This study aims to scientifically examine the link between father's involvement or absence and disruptive behavior in adolescents. The role of fathers is crucial in shaping an adolescent's personality. Fathers are not only providers but also play a protective role, helping shield their children from psychological and cultural challenges. A total (N=500) sample of ages 12-19 years (M=16.9540, SD=1.8694) from Buner Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan was recruited. Result indicates positive correlation of father’s absence with extremism and violence (R= .606) and negative correlation of father’s involvement with extremism and violence (R= -.603). The ‘t’ statistics also verified the results and proved that father’s not living adolescents have high risk level for extremism and violence as compared to father’s involved adolescents (N=500, t (498) = -3.328, p < .000***). Findings from this study will contribute to provide an in-depth knowledge in the family research area and will support government authorities in making policies for controlling crimes.