This review presents recent studies on Mexican American fathers in the United Sates to provide researchers with an understanding of contemporary fatherhood of Mexican American individuals. It describes the myths that create methodological and conceptual problems in conducting research studies to characterize Mexican American fathers. It also suggests guidelines for future research and practical applications on Mexican American fathers' involvement in their children's education. In doing this, it contributes to the emerging research to better understand the complexity of Mexican American fathering.
n: Esta es una revisión de estudios recientes sobre padres Mexico-Americanos en los Estados Unidos de América que proporciona un conocimiento contemporáneo para investigadores sobre la paternidad de individuos Mexico-Americanos. Se describen los mitos que crean problemas metodológicos y conceptuales al conducir estudios de investigación que caracterizan a los padres Mexico-Americanos. Además se sugieren guías para investigaciones futuras y aplicaciones prácticas en cuanto a la contribución de padres Mexico-Americanos en la educación de sus hijos. Al hacer lo anterior se contribuye a la investigación emergente para entender mejor la complexidad de la paternidad Mexico-Americana.
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