Praxis Der Kinderpsychologie Und Kinderpsychiatrie
|February 19, 2026
Summary
First-time fathers experience ambivalent feelings, shifting identities, and social pressures during their transition. Understanding these subjective experiences is crucial for supporting new fathers and their families.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Psychoanalysis
Background:
- Parenthood transition significantly impacts men's psychological well-being.
- Limited research exists on the nuanced subjective experiences of first-time fathers.
- Psychoanalytic theories offer frameworks for understanding developmental shifts in fatherhood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review qualitative studies on first-time fathers' subjective experiences.
- To identify key themes and challenges in the transition to fatherhood.
- To integrate findings with psychoanalytic perspectives for deeper understanding.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of 20 international qualitative studies.
- Thematic analysis of study findings.
- Integration of results with psychoanalytic concepts.
Main Results:
- Identified seven thematic clusters: ambivalent feelings, changing paternal identity, social pressures, emotional regulation, care gaps, child attachment, and partner relationships.
- Highlighted the complex interplay of individual, social, and relational factors.
- Demonstrated the utility of psychoanalytic perspectives in interpreting these experiences.
Conclusions:
- First-time fatherhood involves multifaceted psychological and social adjustments.
- Addressing emotional, social, and informational needs is vital for supporting new fathers.
- Psychoanalytic insights can enrich our understanding of paternal development and family dynamics.
Keywords:
Vaterschaft - Erstlingsvaterschaft - subjektives Erleben - Psychoanalyse - systematisches Literaturreview - vaterliche Identitatfatherhood - first-time fatherhood - subjective experience - psychoanalysis - systematic literature review - paternal identityMore Related Videos
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