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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Rice, Alexander
• Kim, Ji Youn Cindy
• Nguyen, Christopher
• Liu, William Ming
• Fall, Kevin
• Galligan, Patrick
• O'Toole, Thomas
• Kearney, Lisa K
• Tsai, Jack
• DeLeon, Patrick H

Titel

Perceptions of Masculinity and Fatherhood Among Men Experiencing Homelessness

Ist Teil von

• Psychological services, 2017-05, Vol.14 (2), p.257-268

Ort / Verlag

United States: Educational Publishing Foundation

Erscheinungsjahr

2017

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Quelle

Applied Social Sciences Index & Abstracts (ASSIA)

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• This study explored the perceptions of fatherhood held by 11 men living in a homeless shelter. Using consensual qualitative research methodology (CQR; Hill, 2012), we investigated perceptions of masculinity and fatherhood among fathers experiencing homelessness. Participants described (a) their perceptions of masculinity and fatherhood and changes resulting from homelessness, (b) physical and psychological challenges of being a father experiencing homelessness, and (c) expectations of homeless fathers. The fathers generally expressed feelings of low self-esteem related to their perceived difficulty fulfilling the role of providers for their family; however, they also adapted their view of fatherhood to include roles suited to their situation, such as that of guide, teacher, and role model. Suggestions are made for clinicians in helping fathers navigate and develop these roles, and limitations and directions for future research are discussed.