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Portrait of the 'absent' father: the impact of non-residency on developing and maintaining a fathering role
Published in:
Irish Journal of Sociology, Vol: 14, Page: 134-154,Irish Journal of Sociology
Publication Date:
2005
Aims & Objectives:
This study reports on an exploratory study conducted with non-resident fathers, to elucidate the key issues affecting the development and maintenance of a fathering role after a relationship has ended
Abstract:
This paper reports on an exploratory study conducted with non-resident fathers, to elucidate the key issues affecting the development and maintenance of a fathering role after a relationship has ended. In particular, the paper focuses on the contingent nature of fatherhood for young marginalised men in Dublin. The extent to which fathers identify with a fathering role is explored and comparisons are drawn between the experiences of estranged, committed and activist fathers. Key factors that militate against fathers maintaining an active role in their children's lives are identified. The paper concludes that while the experiences of fatherhood vary across different categories of fathers, the majority of them aspire toward and value their fathering role. However, their capacity to adopt a positive fathering role is affected by a range of institutional, economic and social barriers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Irish Journal of Sociology is the property of Irish Journal of Sociology and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Authors:
Mary P. Corcoran
Study Type:
Study Papers » Qualitative Study » Qualitative Studies
Notes:
Article 07916035 Accession Number: 19676925; Corcoran, Mary P. 1; Affiliations: 1: Department of Sociology, NUI Maynooth. Source Info: Dec2005, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p134; Thesaurus Term: FATHERS; Thesaurus Term: HOUSEHUSBANDS; Thesaurus Term: SOCIOLOGY; Thesaurus Term: GROUP identity; Thesaurus Term: FATHERHOOD; Thesaurus Term: PARENTHOOD; Thesaurus Term: PARENTS; Subject Term: DUBLIN (Ireland); Subject Term: IRELAND; Number of Pages: 21p. Document Type: Article
Categories:
the fathering role
International Classification:
Fathering roles
Keywords:
Geography:
Republic of Ireland (Dublin area)