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First-time Fathers’ Experiences of and Desires for Formal Support: A Multiple Lens Perspective

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: The transition to first-time fatherhood has been shown to be a stressful time for men and social support is a factor that influences this experience. Research on first-time fathers’ experiences with formal support, such as programmatic efforts like childbirth classes and family education, is limited. This qualitative study explores firsttime fathers’ experiences with formal support, using data from focus groups with fathers and women with whom they co-parent, as well as community consultations with professionals who serve expectant and new parents. The findings indicated there is value in and benefits from formal support and at the same time there are limits in the current forms available for men. Suggestions are made to expand and tailor first-time fathers’ formal support opportunities.

Source: eScholarship (California Digital Library)

DOI: 10.3149/fth.1203.242

Authors: Juliana Carlson, Jeffrey L.Edleson, Ericka Kimball

Institutions: University of Kansas, University of California, Berkeley, Portland State University

Language: English

Topic: Family Dynamics and Relationships

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1514869050

FWCI: 3.701

Cites: 29

Cited by: 37

Related to: 10