FATHERS AND MOTHERS PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH

This study investigated the participation rates of fathers, as compare d to mothers, in research related to parent and older adolescent psych ological symptoms, drinking behavior, and perceived competence. Father s and mothers did not differ in their rates of participation in the re search (59% and 65%, respectively). Additionally, few differences were found between participating and nonparticipating parents. Implication s for fathers' and mothers' involvement in research on the family are discussed.