Work and Lifestyle: Social Representations among Young Fathers

Negura, Lilian; Deslauriers, Jean-Martin

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“…Literature exploring the state of social services for HNCFs and the barriers experienced by social service professionals who assist them in maintaining the role of a father while securing housing (Castillo & Sarver, 2012;Deslauriers, Devault, Groulx, & Sevigny, 2012;Fagan & Lee, 2011) is scant. Influenced by social norms that perceive fathers solely as breadwinners, social service agencies primarily offer employment-related services to HNCFs, while diminishing the value of their father role due to their homeless status; for example, services aimed at helping HNCFs visit their children are practically nonexistent (Deslauriers et al, 2012;Devault et al, 2010;Negura & Deslauriers, 2009). Fathers are more inclined to engage with services when they believe the services will help them, but few interventions use social-support services to facilitate increased noncustodial-father involvement with their children (Castillo & Sarver, 2012).…”

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“…To address these issues, the authors argued that the social service support needs of fathers—whether homeless of not—first need to be recognized by those who develop and deliver such services, and that additional support options need to be explored. Scholars have consistently asserted that the responsibility falls on researchers and practitioners to determine how interventions should be developed and delivered to ensure that social services assist with improving father engagement (Deslauriers et al, ; Fagan & Lee, ; Negura & Deslauriers, ).…”

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Social Services Professionals' Views of Barriers to Supporting Homeless Noncustodial Fathers

Rogers

2018

Family Relations

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Objective To investigate barriers to service for homeless non-custodial fathers from the perspective of social service professionals who work directly to assist men with securing housing while meeting the demands of fatherhood. Background The population of homeless fathers in the United States is increasing. Longitudinal studies show that although homeless noncustodial fathers and mothers face similar risk factors and barriers to services, research on minimizing risk factors and barriers for noncustodial fathers is limited compared with that for noncustodial mothers. Method The sample included 7 administrators and 12 direct service professionals engaged with fathers transitioning from homelessness. Data were collected via face-to-face, semi-structured interviews and analyzed using a qualitative inductive approach. Multiple cycle coding was employed to capture emerging themes. Results Three major themes, encompassing emotional, relational, and systemic factors, emerged regarding participants’ experiences serving homeless noncustodial fathers. Conclusion Effective approaches to supporting fathers require empathy, relationship building, and collaboration between service providers and policymakers. Implications Future policies and interventions should be based on input from direct service professionals and homeless noncustodial fathers themselves, with the aim of best supporting their efforts toward securing housing while meeting the demands of fatherhood.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Social Services Professionals' Views of Barriers to Supporting Homeless Noncustodial Fathers

Rogers

2018

Family Relations

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“…Other similar studies have shown that the act of becoming a father triggers a process that fosters social integration, and these young men report a desire to become responsible and to take care of their children. A number of fathers' statements confirm that the arrival of a child is a special opportunity for them to make a certain number of changes: working to escape from the fringes of society, modifying their consumption habits, and stabilizing their job situation Negura & Deslauriers, 2009;Ouellet, Milcent & Devault, 2006).…”

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Rethinking Services for Young Fathers

Deslauriers¹,

Devault²,

Groulx³

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Fathering: A Journal of Theory, Research, and Practice about Me

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This article presents research results concerning the relationships young fathers have with social service organizations, in particular, those which offer assistance specifically tailored to young fathers' needs or those responsible for child and youth protection. These results are drawn from a broader qualitative study in which interview and focus-group data were collected from fathers who had had a child at an early age. A literature review first provides an overview of various facets of the experience of young fathers and of the services they need. The literature and the voices of young fathers together point to key issues, which are highlighted in the discussion.

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“…Evidence from young fathers suggests a similar balancing of these gendered constructs. While they wish to ‘be there’ for their children and not simply as ‘weekend dads’, they regard breadwinning as a ‘taken for granted’ part of their emerging adult status and identity (Glikman, 2004; Duncan et al , 2010; Negura and Deslauriers, 2010). Whatever their values and aspirations, however, they are likely to face significant social and structural barriers to both caring and earning (Speak, 2006).…”

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Becoming a Young Breadwinner? The Education, Employment and Training Trajectories of Young Fathers

Neale¹,

Davies²

2015

Social Policy & Society

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The entry into fatherhood is a major life course transition involving the acquisition of new adult roles and responsibilities. This transition is rarely planned for young fathers, and may involve a range of challenges, not least their capacity to provide materially and financially for their child. Drawing on a Qualitative Longitudinal study of young fathers in the UK, this article charts their very different pathways through education, training and employment, showing how these are shaped by a constellation of life circumstances. The implications for policy are considered in the light of a shifting landscape of welfare reform and ‘austerity’ measures.

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Work and Lifestyle: Social Representations among Young Fathers

Cited by 11 publications

References 30 publications

Social Services Professionals' Views of Barriers to Supporting Homeless Noncustodial Fathers

Social Services Professionals' Views of Barriers to Supporting Homeless Noncustodial Fathers

Rethinking Services for Young Fathers

Becoming a Young Breadwinner? The Education, Employment and Training Trajectories of Young Fathers

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