Parental Role Identity and Fathers' Involvement in Coparental Interaction After Divorce: Fathers' Perspectives^*

Abstract

The current study was designed to test a family systems‐based model of fathers' involvement in coparental interaction during the first year postdivorce ( n = 62 fathers ). A multiple regression strategy was employed to test the proposed model. Support from the former spouse and fathers' satisfaction with their own parenting performance emerged as significant predictors of coparental interaction. Secondary moderation analyses were conducted to investigate the role that legal custody status played in the proposed model.