Literature review. Framework for present study. The father-child relationship. Incarcerated fathers
Methods. Sampling. Phase I, survey. Phase II, interviews
The family of origin. Profile of jailed fathers. Family of origin. Father-son relationship. Summary
Jailed fathers in their current family. Characteristics of the current family. Number of children. Paternal behavior. Summary
The jail experience of fathers. Face-to-face visits and other contact. Telephone and other contact. Impact of separation on fathers and their children. Summary
Conclusions and implications. Research questions and associated findings. Linkages between findings and attachment theory. Policy and programmatic implications. Methodological implications. Implications for future research. Limitations. Conclusions.