Journal article
The impact of becoming a father on other roles: An ethnographic study
Journal of Occupational Science, Vol.17(1), pp.40-46
2010
Abstract
Study Objectives: To look at the transition to becoming a father and the impact on other roles. Methods: A focused ethnography was undertaken for which a semi-structured interview protocol was prepared based on the Occupational Performance History Interview (OPHI-II) and issues highlighted in the literature. In-depth interviews were conducted with a convenience sample of 4 Australian men and their partners who had all become first time parents during the previous year. Interviews were audio taped, transcribed, categorized, unitized, and examined for emerging themes. Triangulation included member checking and review by an independent researcher. Results: Although some of the themes that emerged were consistent with many of the findings in the literature there were some distinct differences: these men's occupational roles did change substantially after the birth of their first child and the importance of their working role also shifted. The themes that emerged included: becoming a father, role re-negotiation, worker role, domestic roles, leisure role, loss of sleep, couple time, adopting the father role and facilitators and barriers to adopting their new occupational role 'father'. Limitations: This is an exploratory study with a small sample of convenience. All of the participants were parents of girls and of Anglo European descent. No longitudinal data was collected.
Details
- Title
- The impact of becoming a father on other roles: An ethnographic study
- Authors
- Anita L Hamilton (Author) - University of Alberta, CanadaD De Jonge (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Journal of Occupational Science, Vol.17(1), pp.40-46
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2010
- DOI
- 10.1080/14427591.2010.9686671
- ISSN
- 1442-7591
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Occupational Therapy; Engage Research Lab; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450258002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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