What does it mean to be an Aboriginal father living on Darkinjung Country? yarning with Aboriginal fathers and father figures on the Central Coast of New South Wales Australia

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ID19002872
AutoresJake C Macdonald (0009-0002-0416-3184, Office of Indigenous Strategy and Leadership, University of Newcastle, Australia, autor correspondente), Nathan Towney (University of Newcastle Australia), Kate Butler (0000-0002-5144-6016, University of Newcastle Australia), Bunjalung Kathleen J Butler (The Wollotuka Institute, University of Newcastle, Australia), Myles D Young (0000-0002-3032-1759, The School of Psychology, University of Newcastle, Australia), Briana L Barclay (0000-0002-2325-6928, Centre for Active Living and Learning, University of Newcastle, Australia), Lee M Ashton (0000-0001-7362-0137, Centre for Active Living and Learning, University of Newcastle, Australia), Lee Ashton, Philip J Morgan (0000-0002-5632-8529, Centre for Active Living and Learning, University of Newcastle, Australia)
Ano2025
Volume21
Fascículo2
Páginas195-203
Data de publicação2025-04-20
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoAlterNative An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1177-1801 • E-ISSN: 1174-1740
EditoraSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/11771801251334384
OpenAlexW4409602059
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas1
Referências citadas17

Strengths-based parenting research involving Aboriginal fathers is scarce. This study centralises the knowledge and experiences of Aboriginal fathers and father figures living on Darkinjung Country, Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Yarning methodology was used to explore the roles and experiences of Aboriginal fathers living on Darkinjung Country and discuss what it means to be a healthy father as defined by Aboriginal men. Role modelling positive behaviours, connecting with other Aboriginal men, and fulfilling cultural obligations were identified as distinct elements of being an Aboriginal father. Processing trauma, healing, and disconnection from culture were identified as factors that can negatively impact fathering, while caring for others, making healthy choices, and strong relationships can positively impact fathering. This study addresses the omission of Aboriginal fathers in the parenting conversation and findings should be factored in the provision of care of Aboriginal fathers and their children

Conversation · Developmental psychology · Disconnection · Geography · Indigenous · Political science · Sociology · Child Abuse and Trauma · Child Welfare and Adoption · Gender Studies · Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights · Psychology · Ecology