Perceptions of masculinity and fatherhood among men experiencing homelessness.

Rice, Alexander; Kim, Ji Youn Cindy; Nguyen, Christopher; Liu, William Ming; Fall, Kevin; Galligan, Patrick

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“…Our findings, in part, are supported by literature on homeless-experienced civilian families, which show worsening parent mental health, and a diminished sense among fathers of guiding 1's children when experiencing homelessness. 11,26 However our findings also demonstrate the unique issues that veteran parents grappled with, such as concern about the impact of their PTSD and MST on their children, and the distinct barriers trying to coordinate services between the VA and the community for their family members.…”

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A Sector Wheel Approach to Understanding the Needs and Barriers to Services among Homeless-Experienced Veteran Families

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Background: Veteran family homelessness is a significant issue, yet little is known about the needs and barriers to services of veteran families experiencing homelessness. This qualitative study examined the experiences, needs, and barriers to services among homeless-experienced veteran families to inform providers for this important population.Methods: Twenty-five semi-structured interviews were conducted from February through September 2016 with 18 veteran parents with a recent history of homelessness (9 mothers, 9 fathers), and 7 homeless service providers throughout Los Angeles County. The "Sector Wheel for Under-Resourced Populations" data elicitation approach was used to conduct the interviews, which allowed the participant to guide the interview by discussing different sectors of a family's life affected by homelessness. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and themes were coded with Atlas.ti.Results: Interviews revealed parenting stress and worsening family mental health during homelessness. Participants described barriers to navigating housing, social, and health services with children, including not knowing where to seek help, difficulty connecting to health and social services in the community, and a lack of family-focused services. Parents encountered discrimination by landlords and lack of access to permanent housing in safe neighborhoods.Conclusions: Findings demonstrate a need for delivering family-centered and comprehensive services to homeless-experienced veteran families that recognize the multifaceted needs of this population. Advocacy initiatives are needed to address discrimination against veterans experiencing family homelessness and increase access to affordable permanent housing in safe neighborhoods for families. (

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“…A little over one quarter of homeless men are noted to be noncustodial fathers, yet little literature is dedicated to the needs and understanding of this population (Ferguson & Morley, 2011; Schindler & Coley, 2007). A final study by Rice and colleagues (2017) furthered understanding of homeless fathers’ perceptions of masculinity and fatherhood through qualitative interviews with 11 men living in a homeless shelter. Common themes identified common perceptions of masculinity and fatherhood that were changed as a result of homelessness, expectations of homeless fathers, and physical and psychological challenges of being a homeless father.…”

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Homelessness as a public mental health and social problem: New knowledge and solutions.

Tsai¹,

O’Toole²,

Kearney³

2017

Psychological Services

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Homelessness is a major public health problem that has received considerable attention from clinicians, researchers, administrators, and policymakers in recent years. In 2016, 550,000 individuals were homeless in the United States (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2016) with 4.2% of individuals in the United States experiencing homelessness for over 1 month sometime in their lives and 1.5% experiencing homelessness in the last year (Tsai, 2017). Homelessness remains a recalcitrant problem and a ripe area for study, particularly in addressing needs of individuals at high risk for homelessness and those from understudied populations. New and innovative measurement approaches, interventions, and study methodologies are presented in this special issue to shed light on how psychology can help benefit and improve homeless services. (PsycINFO Database Record

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“…The failure to meet financial obligations has been associated with a distinct type of discrepancy strain, which often results in psychological distress among low-income fathers (Bryan, 2013; Rummell & Levant, 2014). Rice and colleagues (2017) also found that homelessness may further exacerbate the strain of gender role discrepancy, as displaced fathers report a loss of their sense of masculinity, which is accompanied by feelings of guilt and loss of self-esteem. These emotions negatively impact fathers’ beliefs and perceptions about their ability to parent, which has been associated with decreased levels of involvement (Hwang, 2018).…”

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“…Consequently, homeless fathers are typically unable to meet the physical and financial demands of parenthood, which may lead them to withdraw completely if they are unable to move beyond the dominant gender ideology of provision (Liu, Stinson, Hernandez, Shepard, & Haag, 2009). Thus, helping fathers who are experiencing homelessness adopt a broader definition of fatherhood can help ensure they remain involved in the lives of their children (Rice et al, 2017; Schindler & Coley, 2007). Rice and colleagues (2017) further explained that nonresident fathers should be encouraged to partake in less traditional fathering roles like being a guide, teacher, or role model.…”

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“…Theoretical Framework Pleck's (1981Pleck's ( , 1995 gender role strain paradigm is an excellent framework for studying men generally but is particularly relevant to the study of fatherhood within the context of homelessness (Rice et al, 2017). The paradigm posits that men are socialized to act in ways that align with the common standards of traditional masculinity including the following: Men should not be feminine, men should be respected, men should not appear weak, and men are risky (David & Brannon, 1976).…”

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“You get more training to drive a car”: Examining the parenting experiences and service needs of nonresident fathers who are experiencing homelessness.

Green¹,

Cryer‐Coupet²,

Tall³

2020

Psychology of Men & Masculinities

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Rising attention has been given to the plight of low-income, nonresident fathers. Much of this work has focused on strategies to support increased and improved paternal engagement. Researchers have identified several barriers to engagement, recently finding that nearly a quarter of low-income nonresident fathers experience housing insecurity within the first 9 years of their children's lives. Understanding the parenting experiences and service needs of nonresident fathers who are experiencing housing instability from the perspective of these men is important for decreasing noted barriers to engagement. The current study examines the issue of fathering while experiencing homelessness from the perspective of 25 fathers. Deductive and inductive thematic analysis was used to analyze individual interview and focus group data. Findings cluster about 3 themes related to paternal identity, participation in father-related programming, and additional service needs. These data highlight experiences with conflicting ideals as fathers take pride in their paternal roles while also being negatively impacted by their housing status and inability to provide financially for their children. Participants expressed a general interest in fatherhood programs, as they could be a source for peer support and parenting education. However, fathers also addressed needs for tangible supports to improve their capacity to effectively parent. Implications for future research and program development are discussed. Public Significance StatementNonresident fathers who are experiencing homelessness need services that emphasize diverse roles of fatherhood including financial, emotional, and physical involvement. Participation in such programs may help fathers adopt positive perceptions of their ability to parent and thus increase their involvement with their children.

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Perceptions of masculinity and fatherhood among men experiencing homelessness.

Cited by 6 publications

References 51 publications

A Sector Wheel Approach to Understanding the Needs and Barriers to Services among Homeless-Experienced Veteran Families

A Sector Wheel Approach to Understanding the Needs and Barriers to Services among Homeless-Experienced Veteran Families

Homelessness as a public mental health and social problem: New knowledge and solutions.

“You get more training to drive a car”: Examining the parenting experiences and service needs of nonresident fathers who are experiencing homelessness.

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