Area of Science:

• Social Work
• Gender Studies
• Psychology

Context:

• Legislative support for parental counseling (Social Code Book VIII, §16).
• Increasing ambivalence in fatherhood roles: balancing caregiving and breadwinning.
• Societal challenges and crisis conditions heighten the need for support.

Purpose:

• To examine the opportunities and risks of gender-stereotypical approaches in social work.
• To analyze the effectiveness of gender-homogeneous birth preparation courses for expectant fathers.
• To discuss empirical findings on addressing men in educational and counseling contexts.

Summary:

• Gender-homogeneous psychosocial services can enhance engagement in father-to-be programs.
• Birth preparation courses for expectant fathers exemplify a gender-stereotypical approach.
• Empirical data is used to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of this strategy.

Impact:

• Informs social work practices regarding targeted interventions for fathers.
• Contributes to understanding the nuances of gender-specific approaches in family support.
• Highlights the importance of tailored counseling for evolving fatherhood roles.