Increasing father engagement among minoritised fathers through proactive service support and outreach
Insights From a Participatory Pilot Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2172686 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anna Tarrant (0000-0002-5253-6056, University of Lincoln), Laura Way (0000-0002-1248-9953, University of Lincoln), Linzi Ladlow (0000-0003-3129-6652, University of Lincoln) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 1-18 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-20 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Community Work & Family (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1366-8803 • E-ISSN: 1469-3615 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13668803.2023.2299248 |
| OpenAlex | W4390980021 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 36 |
Based on analyses of multi-perspective data generated from a small participatory and exploratory pilot study called Diverse Dads, this article considers how service engagement with minoritised fathers might be addressed in contexts of family and youth support. Semi-structured qualitative interviews and focus groups, complemented by a small survey, were conducted by beneficiaries and employees of a specialist charity supporting young fathers, with regional practitioners, service managers and minoritised fathers. These explored how and why services, which traditionally serve White, working-class communities, might be 'hard(er) to access' for minoritised fathers and how this might be addressed. In a context of considerable constraint for services, this article identifies how more accessible, inclusive support pathways and environments might be fostered. Key processes explored include how services can increase their accessibility, visibility, and appeal; become more proactive with outreach to fathers in diverse communities; and sustain father-inclusive support for all fathers
Business · Citizen journalism · Context (archaeology · Exploratory research · Focus group · Geography · Outreach · Participatory action research · Perspective (graphical · Political science · Public relations · Service (business · Service delivery framework · Sociology · Family and Disability Support Research · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Psychology · Marketing
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |