David J. Pate, Jr.
Associate Professor
Departments of Consumer Science and Human Development and Family Studies
School of Human Ecology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
David Pate ‘s research projects involve the use of qualitative research methods to examine the relationship of non-custodial fathers and their interaction with their children, the child support enforcement system, corrections, and the impact of social welfare policy on the well-being of African American adult males and their families. Prior to entering the world of academia, he was a practicing social worker for 16 years in the areas of direct practice, administration, and policy advocacy. This professional experience has allowed him to develop an integrative approach to the analysis of his scholarly activities.
David J. Pate, Jr.'s Research Interests
- Welfare reform policy
- Child support enforcement policy
- Fatherhood
- Domestic violence
- The intersection of race, gender, and poverty