Redefining Fatherhood in a Migratory Context
A Narrative Inquiry into the Experiences of African First-time Fathers in Belgium
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21748824 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chiemeka Onyeze-Joe (0000-0002-6027-0286, Université Libre de Bruxelles, corresponding author), Sarah O’neill (0000-0001-8807-0991, Université Libre de Bruxelles), Isabelle Godin (0000-0001-5121-9991, ULB, Centre de Recherche Interdisciplinaire Approches Sociales de la Santé (CRISS), Ecole de Santé Publique, Bruxelles, Belgium) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 15579883221110355-15579883221110355 |
| Publication date | 2022-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Men s Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1557-9883 • E-ISSN: 1557-9891 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/15579883221110355 |
| PMID | 36065625 |
| OpenAlex | W4294710724 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 44 |
Many African fathers face practices in their host countries that conflict with the conceptions of fatherhood in their countries of origin. They deal with negative stereotypes, including notions of paternal irresponsibility when it comes to embracing child care. This article looks at how exposure to the Belgian norms of fatherhood may redefine the fatherhood practices of African first-time fathers residing in Belgium. Drawing on a qualitative narrative approach, this article explores the perceptions and experiences of African migrant fathers in Belgium and examines how they adapt to a different fathering culture. The findings show that while African first-time fathers acknowledged their primary role as providers, they also embraced new practices that transgress defined gender lines in African culture. In the absence of a larger family support network, respondents face the responsibility of providing prenatal and postnatal support and sharing in child care responsibilities. Findings also shed light on how African fathers with European partners engage in shared decision-making and negotiate on core African values such as male circumcision
Geography · Narrative · Narrative inquiry · Negotiation · Perception · Social science · Sociology · Gender Studies · Migration and Labor Dynamics · Migration, Health and Trauma · Migration, Identity, and Health · Psychology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |