Sources of parenting support in early fatherhood: Perspectives of United States Air Force members |
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Authors: | Shawna J. Lee Tova B. Neugut Katherine L. Rosenblum Richard M. Tolman Wendy J. Travis Margaret H. Walker |
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Affiliation: | 1. University of Michigan, School of Social Work, 1080 South University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States;2. University of Michigan, Research Center for Group Dynamics, Institute for Social Research, 426 Thompson Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States;3. University of Michigan, Department of Psychiatry & Depression Center, 4250 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States;4. Air Force Medical Operations Agency, AFMOA/SGHW, 3515 S. General McMullen Drive, San Antonio, TX 78226, United States |
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Abstract: | We conducted semi-structured focus groups with men in the United States Air Force (N = 39) to examine fathers' access to parenting information during the transition to parenthood, and to determine methods for engaging fathers in intervention. Results of content analysis highlight fathers' motivation to develop and maintain positive relationships with their partners and children despite substantial challenges, including multiple deployments, family moves, and demanding work responsibilities. Fathers emphasize the importance of information in facilitating the transition to parenthood, especially in the key domains of effective co-parenting and communication, children's developmental milestones, and appropriate use of discipline. Results underscore that men tend to rely more on informal sources of parenting information (e.g., spouse/partner, family members, friends) than on formal sources of information (e.g., pediatricians, social workers). |
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Keywords: | FAP, Family Advocacy Program US, United States USAF, United States Air Force |
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