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[ 7 Apr 2009 | No Comment ]
Fathers’ experiences of returning to work after the birth of a child – Volunteers wanted for MSc Study

The last thirty years has seen significant social and cultural changes towards fatherhood in this country with fathers typically taking a much more active role in raising their children. However, whilst there has been a lot of research on mothers’ experiences of parenthood, less is known about how these changes have affected fathers. I am particularly keen to find out more about the impact that having a child has on fathers when they return to work, and the issues that they face.
This study will explore the voices of fathers using …