The California Psychological Inventory as an assessment method of behavioral change in first-time expectant fathers

Author

Michaela R. Jellen-Tennant

Date of Award

2002

Degree Name

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Type of Degree

M.A.

Document Type

Thesis

First Advisor

Fred Jay Krieg

Second Advisor

Elizabeth K. Boyles

Third Advisor

Tony R Goudy

Fourth Advisor

Stephen O’Keefe

Abstract

Thirty-four randomly recruited first-time expectant fathers, ages 24 years to 38 years were individually administered the California Psychological Inventory (CPI) during the first and third trimester of their wife’s pregnancy. The purpose of this study is to assess whether there are attitudinal, behavioral, and personality changes that occur in an expectant father over the course of his wife’s pregnancy. It was hypothesized that the California Psychological Inventory (CPI), which is designed to measure interpersonal behavioral attitudes, behavioral patterns, and personality traits, was able to detect that change. The results suggested that no significant change occurred in the expectant father’s attitude, behavior, or personality over the course of his wife’s pregnancy.

Subject(s)

California Psychological Inventory.

Fatherhood – Psychological aspects.

Recommended Citation

Jellen-Tennant, Michaela R., "The California Psychological Inventory as an assessment method of behavioral change in first-time expectant fathers" (2002). Theses, Dissertations and Capstones. 1682.
https://mds.marshall.edu/etd/1682