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  • “I’m not Just a Babysitter”: Masculinity and Men’s Experiences of First-Time Fatherhood

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    Author(s)
    Lewington, L
    Lee, J
    Sebar, B
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    Sebar, Bernadette M.
    Lee, Jessica
    Michael, Lily L.
    Year published
    2021
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    Abstract
    A man’s transition into the role of a father is a rewarding yet challenging experience for many men. This study explores how men navigate contradictory roles of fatherhood and the impact this has on their identity. Fifteen first-time fathers were interviewed, and their responses were analysed using thematic and discourse analysis tools. Findings revealed that fathers were found to both adhere to and challenge masculine ideals of fatherhood. Men described both traditional and non-traditional roles in their becoming a father, being a father, and navigating fatherhood and manhood. The continuation and contestation of masculine ...
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    A man’s transition into the role of a father is a rewarding yet challenging experience for many men. This study explores how men navigate contradictory roles of fatherhood and the impact this has on their identity. Fifteen first-time fathers were interviewed, and their responses were analysed using thematic and discourse analysis tools. Findings revealed that fathers were found to both adhere to and challenge masculine ideals of fatherhood. Men described both traditional and non-traditional roles in their becoming a father, being a father, and navigating fatherhood and manhood. The continuation and contestation of masculine discourses in the experiences of fatherhood was found to influence their involvement with raising children and employment, as well as their relationships. Overall, these findings highlight the uncertainty that shapes modern fathers’ roles and demonstrates how fathers move between both traditional and new fatherhood roles.
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    Journal Title
    Men and Masculinities
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1177/1097184X21993884
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    Lewington, L; Lee, J; Sebar, B, “I’m not Just a Babysitter”: Masculinity and Men’s Experiences of First-Time Fatherhood, Men and Masculinities, 2021. Copyright 2021 The Authors. Reprinted by permission of SAGE Publications.
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    This publication has been entered in Griffith Research Online as an advanced online version.
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    Sociology
    Other human society
    Cultural studies
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/403202
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