Men's Entrance to Parenthood

Thirty men who attended childbirth preparation classes were interviewed with their wives before and after the birth of a first child. The data suggest that developing some kind of coherent role was more important to men's adjustments to postpartum family life than developing any particular role...

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Published in:Family Coordinator 1976-10, Vol.25 (4), p.341-348
Main Author: Fein, Robert A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Child care
Childbirth
Emotional support
Fathers
HEAVILY EMPHASIZES METHODOLOGY OR TECHNIQUE OF STUDY
Infants
Men
Parenthood
Pregnancy
PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
Wives
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Summary:Thirty men who attended childbirth preparation classes were interviewed with their wives before and after the birth of a first child. The data suggest that developing some kind of coherent role was more important to men's adjustments to postpartum family life than developing any particular role of high or low home life sharing activity. Study interviews and findings point to the need for and usefulness of research about men's preparations for parenting, men's involvements in the birth process, and men's opportunities to participate in their family lives in ways that meet their needs and the needs of their wives and children. Research on men's experiences on entering parenthood may lead to greater understanding of changing male and female sex roles and to the development of social policies and programs that support family life.
ISSN:0014-7214
0197-6664
DOI:10.2307/582845