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[Paternity process in the adolescence]
Ana Maria Hecker Luz1, Neiva Iolanda de Oliveira Berni
1Curso de Enfermagem, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, RS.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|March 27, 2010
Summary
This study explores how adolescent males perceive fatherhood and manage societal pressures. Findings reveal that adolescent paternity experiences often lead to masculine exclusion from life events.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Gender Studies
Context:
- Qualitative study focusing on adolescent males in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
- Eight participants aged 15-19 who are fathers.
- Explores legal, social, and affective pressures related to adolescent paternity.
Purpose:
- To understand the masculine conception of paternity among adolescents.
- To identify strategies adolescent males use to cope with paternity-related pressures.
- To analyze the lived experiences of young fathers.
Summary:
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with adolescent fathers.
- Content analysis revealed key themes: Adolescent Relationships, Paternity and Gender, and the Meaning of Being a Father.
- Results highlight the complexities and challenges faced by young fathers.
Impact:
- Provides insight into adolescent male perspectives on fatherhood.
- Highlights the social and emotional exclusion experienced by young fathers.
- Informs support systems and policies for adolescent paternity.
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