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UK funding (452 184 £) : Following Young Fathers: The lived experience of young fatherhood. Ukri01/11/2012 UK Research and Innovation, Royaume Uni
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Following Young Fathers: The lived experience of young fatherhood.
| Abstract | Following Young Fathers addresses an important and under-researched topic - the lived experience of young men entering into fatherhood. Young fathers are defined as those entering parenthood under the age of 25, of whom an estimated 25% are in their teens. We currently know relatively little about how and why young men become fathers at an early age, how young fatherhood is constituted and practiced and what impact policy interventions or other kinds of support may have on these processes. We also know little about the dynamics of young fatherhood - how the lives of these young men unfold over time, what their past experiences and future aspirations are, and what barriers and enablers exist to improving their life chances, and potentially the life chances of their children (Alexander et al 2010). The broad aim of this research is to address these gaps in knowledge in ways that are theoretically engaged, empirically innovative and policy relevant. A greater understanding of young fatherhood is essential if policy and practice responses are to be effective. The study will address the following research questions: 1) How is young fatherhood constituted, practiced and understood in varied socio-economic, relational and familial contexts? 2) What opportunities and challenges are associated with early entry into fatherhood and how do these impact on the life chances of young fathers, and potentially, the life chances of their children? 3) How and why do young men enter into early parenthood? How is young fatherhood 'worked out' over time and how do the life histories and circumstances of young men and their future aspirations impact on their current experiences and practices? 4) What impact do policy interventions and other kinds of support have on the lives of young fathers? How is professional support for young fathers perceived by young men, service providers and practitioners? 5) How effective is current policy and practice in meeting the needs of young fathers and what might lead to more effective strategies and provision? Building on a baseline study of young fathers (Lau Clayton 2011; Neale and Lau Clayton 2011), our objectives are to investigate the changing practices, values and identities of young fathers, the dynamics of their parenting, partnering, familial and professional relationships, and the development of effective policy and practice responses to young fatherhood. Our core method is a Qualitative Longitudinal (QL) tracking study of a varied sample of 25 young fathers, conducted through 3 waves of in-depth interviews and 2 rounds of focus groups held over the study period. The tracking study will be accompanied by 3 complementary strands of work. We will conduct a secondary analysis of existing qualitative evidence utilising innovative data sharing workshops. This will enable us to scale up the qualitative evidence base on young fatherhood. We will also undertake a review of policy and practice developments of relevance to our topic from the past two decades, and produce an inventory of specialist support for young fathers. Finally we will conduct a case study evaluation of local service provision. The case study involves an evaluation of support for young fathers provided by a new 'Early Start' service for parents from pre-birth to age 5, based on a merger of health visiting and Children's Centre staff. We will use an innovative 'knowledge to action' framework that engages local practitioners in the research. Through our tailored methods and outputs we aim to increase the practical utility and impact of this research for policy and professional practice and for wider audiences. |
| Category | Research Grant |
| Reference | ES/J022993/1 |
| Status | Closed |
| Funded period start | 01/11/2012 |
| Funded period end | 31/10/2015 |
| Funded value | £452 184,00 |
| Source | https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FJ022993%2F1 |
Participating Organisations
| University of Leeds | |
| Early Intervention Foundation | |
| LEEDS CITY COUNCIL | |
| Parliament of UK | |
| BigTalk Education |
Cette annonce se réfère à une date antérieure et ne reflète pas nécessairement l’état actuel. L’état actuel est présenté à la page suivante : University of Leeds, Leeds, Royaume Uni.
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