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[Fatherhood and addiction disorders-Literature review of qualitative and quantitative studies]
Christoph Beineke1, Thomas Altenhöner2, Janina Dyba3
1Fachbereich Sozialwesen, Hochschule Bielefeld, Interaktion 1, 33619, Bielefeld, Deutschland. christoph_daniel.beineke@hsbi.de.
Background:
In German addiction services around 40-50% of the men are fathers. Affected fathers often have difficulties in successfully realizing the fatherhood. The resulting demands can lead to changes in consumption; however, fatherhood is currently not regularly addressed as part of addiction treatment.
Material And Methods:
The aim of this narrative review is to describe existing associations between addictive disorders and fatherhood. A structured literature search conducted in March/April 2023, was used to identify qualitative and quantitative studies. German and English language articles published in 2013-2023 were included.
Results:
A total of 20 studies were included in the review. In addition to consumption-related problems, fathers with addictive disorders are also influenced by father-specific factors. Those affected can often only live out their fatherhood insufficiently and not according to their own ideals; however, many fathers are motivated for change if they are aware of the negative effects.
Conclusion:
The data point to interactions between addictive disorders and fatherhood. A joint treatment approach can be useful in order to meet existing needs. Not only the fathers can benefit from this but also their children.
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