The Influence of Otherfathering on Black Men's Wellness

• In Event: AERA Poster Session 14
  In Poster Session: Division E Counseling Poster Session

Abstract

There is an overwhelming need to ensure that the mental health of men is researched and supported. Understanding of how Black men engage tools and strategies toward their own mental health self-care. Otherfathering is connected to the practice of fathering, in that men are providing holistic care, support, parenting, modeling and life coaching to individuals. While research exists about Black otherfathering in K-12 educational settings, there is little counseling research about the otherfathering roles that Black men assume in their communities and how Black otherfathering influences their mental health and wellbeing. This study continues to inform the research on Black otherfathering and prompts this investigation of how Black otherfathering influences their mental health and wellbeing.

Authors

• Michael D. Hannon, Montclair State University

• LaChan V Hannon, Rutgers University - Newark