PARENTING A CHILD WHO IS MISUSING ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES: STRENGTHENING FATHERHOOD

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15270/57-2-927

Keywords:

family, fatherhood, illegal substances, masculinity, parenting, substance misuse

Abstract

A qualitative study was undertaken with 13 participants to understand the challenges experienced by fathers who are parenting children misusing illegal substances. The sample was selected through purposive and snowball sampling. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and analysed thematically. Principles of credibility, transferability, dependability and confirmability were utilised for data verification. A fatherhood–masculinity model guided this study.

Fathers are often socialised to exercise a particular notion of masculinity, which may limit their engagement with their children. However, findings in this study established that fathers are equally capable of active parenting. Therefore, an awareness of the unique contributions of fathers and supporting them in their role is important.

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Author Biographies

Mmathato Calphurnia Matheba, UNISA

Postgraduate Student

Phuti Kgadima, UNISA

School of Social Sciences, Department of Social Work

Keatlegile Winne Mabelane, UNISA

Department of Social Work

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Published

2021-06-24

How to Cite

Matheba, M. C., Kgadima, P., & Mabelane, K. W. (2021). PARENTING A CHILD WHO IS MISUSING ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES: STRENGTHENING FATHERHOOD. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 57(2), 167. https://doi.org/10.15270/57-2-927

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Vol. 57 No. 2 (2021)

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