‘Helping us find our own selves’: exploring father-role construction and early childhood programme engagement

Anderson, Sheila; Aller, Ty B.; Piercy, Kathy; Roggman, Lori A.

doi:10.1080/03004430.2014.924112

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“…There is a paucity of research investigating fathers’ low participation rates in parenting interventions. The studies conducted to date mainly consist of brief literature reviews (Anderson, Aller, Piercy, & Roggman, ; Fabiano, ; Meyers, ) or practitioner surveys (Duhig, Phares, & Birkeland, ; Glynn & Dale, ). While some surveys with fathers have been conducted, the barriers and preferences identified were predetermined by response options selected by researchers rather than those actually reported by fathers (Frank, Keown, Dittman, & Sanders, ; Tully et al., ).…”

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Toward Father‐friendly Parenting Interventions: A Qualitative Study

Sicouri

Tully

Collins

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ANZ J of Family Therapy

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Levels of father participation in parenting interventions are often very low, yet little is known about the factors which influence father engagement. We aimed to qualitatively explore perceived barriers to, and preferences for, parenting interventions in a community sample of fathers. Forty‐one fathers across nine focus groups were interviewed using a semi‐structured interview. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Key barriers to father participation identified included: the perception that interventions are mother‐focused; beliefs about gender roles regarding parenting and help‐seeking; mothers’ role as ‘gatekeeper’; lack of knowledge and awareness of parenting interventions; and lack of relevance of interventions. Fathers reported preferences for specific content and intervention features, facilitator characteristics, practical factors, and highlighted the need for father‐targeted recruitment and advertising. Many of the barriers and preferences identified are consistent with previous research; however, fathers’ beliefs and attitudes around gender roles and help‐seeking, as well as the perception that interventions are predominantly mother‐focused, may be key barriers for community fathers. Strategies to overcome these barriers and better meet the needs of fathers in promoting and delivering parenting interventions are discussed.

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Toward Father‐friendly Parenting Interventions: A Qualitative Study

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Tully

Collins

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ANZ J of Family Therapy

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“…In addition, Menzies (2019) recommends that health professionals need to link the birth transition to fatherhood, rather than simply preparing men to support their partners. Practitioner interactions that value fathers and support them in developing parenting skills can facilitate fathers' engagement with early childhood programs (Anderson et al, 2015). Although it is crucial for parenting interventions to involve and be promoted to fathers (Panter-Brick et al, 2014;Sicouri et al, 2018), they need to be carefully designed to be respectful of cultural values as cultural and ethnic factors may influence paternal engagement (Hofferth, 2003).…”

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Exploring men’s alcohol consumption in the context of becoming a father: a scoping review

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McAloney‐Kocaman³

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Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy

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The transition to fatherhood may present a 'teachable moment' when men evaluate their health behaviors. This scoping review synthesizes evidence on men's experiences of alcohol consumption in the context of fatherhood, and on interventions to reduce drinking among new fathers. We searched four databases and reference lists to identify eligible studies. The review findings were discussed with key stakeholders. The review identified five articles published in peer-reviewed journals, and one protocol. Three qualitative studies explored fathers' experiences of alcohol consumption. They suggest that men may reduce their drinking to support their pregnant partner, and that some men believe fathers should be role models for their children. The two intervention studies suggest that text message interventions may be successful in engaging men. However, their effectiveness in addressing alcohol use in fathers is unclear. Only one study evaluated intervention effectiveness and this was a couple-based smoking intervention, that led to reduction in drinking. This review found that it is feasible to recruit fathers through gatekeepers and venues where fathers may go (e.g. antenatal clinics). This scoping review highlights the scarcity of research on fathers' experiences of alcohol use and on interventions to support new fathers to reduce alcohol consumption.

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“…Empirical studies have revealed that participation of father in their children education gives a positive input for both father and children (Anderson, Aller, Piercy, & Roggman, 2014;Fagan et al, 2016). Fathers who are engaging themselves in various activities with their children are more aware that they are valued for their children (Anderson et al, 2014). Reference (Palm & Fagan, 2008) stated that fathers who are helping their children to have a better academic performance in school feel that they are reducing a "father absence" issue in their community.…”

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“…Several studies revealed many positive correlations between fathers' participation and children learning ability (Anderson et al, 2014;Bauman & Wasserman, 2010;Fathonah & Abidin, 2016;Mathwasa & Okeke, 2016a, 2016b. However, they also discovered the challenges of fathers' involvement in their children education, which could be narrowed to the fathers' background and the dominance of female staff at early childhood education context.…”

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Fathers’ Involvement in Early Childhood Education in Indonesia

Rahmah¹

2020

Proceedings of the International Conference on Early Childhood Education and Parenting 2019 (ECEP 2019)

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This study explores the importance and challenges of the fathers' engagement in early years education in Indonesia. Previous research highlight that the fathers' involvement in children education could give positive feedback for both the father and the children. Fathers' participation in various children activities can promote fathers' awareness of their values towards children. In Indonesia, the father presence at school remains invisible compared to the mother. Further, this exploration also found that the role of educator at school became one of an important aspect to engage fathers' participation in their children education. Inviting fathers to be involved in their children education needs to be initiated from the educators and teachers at schools. It is worth considering that schools need to engage fathers' participation, either through school-based or a homebased activities. The study found that fathers with a young child in Indonesia have positive attitudes toward their children education. The domination of a female presence in a child education setting limits the father to participate in child education. Socio-culture, tradition, time limitation due to working hours, father's income, and educational background of the fathers also affect their involvement in early childhood education.

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‘Helping us find our own selves’: exploring father-role construction and early childhood programme engagement

Cited by 16 publications

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Toward Father‐friendly Parenting Interventions: A Qualitative Study

Toward Father‐friendly Parenting Interventions: A Qualitative Study

Exploring men’s alcohol consumption in the context of becoming a father: a scoping review

Fathers’ Involvement in Early Childhood Education in Indonesia

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