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. 2024 Dec;63(4):2037-2057.
doi: 10.1111/famp.13037. Epub 2024 Jul 10.

Fathers' experiences with supportive parenting interventions: A qualitative systematic review

Shefaly Shorey  1   2 , Cornelia Chee  3 , Sharan Kaur Sambhi  1 , Shang Chee Chong  2   4   5 , Mahesh Choolani  6   7
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Fathers' experiences with supportive parenting interventions: A qualitative systematic review

Shefaly Shorey et al. Fam Process. 2024 Dec.

Abstract

Despite proven efficacy, fatherhood interventions face challenges in attracting and retaining participants. This qualitative systematic review aims to inform the future design of fatherhood interventions by consolidating and synthesizing the evidence around fathers' experiences with interventions aimed at enhancing their involvement and relationships with their children. Following PRISMA guidelines, we analyzed 10 studies from a search of six electronic databases. Our analysis coalesced into three pivotal themes: (a) creating a sense of belonging: facilitating participation; (b) transformative takeaways; and (c) challenges of negotiating expectations of masculinity. Our findings indicate that group-based, culturally sensitive programs are advantageous but also reveal that fathers grapple with reconciling evolving fatherhood roles with societally entrenched expectations of masculinity. This review offers actionable insights for the future development, evaluation, and implementation of fatherhood interventions, particularly those utilizing qualitative research methodologies.

Keywords: fatherhood; father–child relations; interventions; masculinity; nursing; review.

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