Walk with your head high: African and African-Caribbean fatherhood, children's mental well-being and social capital
Authors: Williams, R., Hewison, A., Wagstaff, C. and Randall, D.
Journal: Ethnicity and Health
Volume: 17
Issue: 1-2
Pages: 89-103
eISSN: 1465-3419
ISSN: 1355-7858
DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2011.645155
Abstract:Objectives. The findings presented in this article were unanticipated and came to light during a study which investigated African and African-Caribbean fathers' views about preventive primary care services. This article reports findings which indicate that African and African-Caribbean fathers strive to enable and protect children's mental well-being and create social, cultural and symbolic forms of capital. It also seeks to identify implications for health and social care policy and practice in England. Design. There is limited literature examining African and African-Caribbean fathers' health experiences in England. Consequently an exploratory research approach was required. This involved nine, in-depth, semi-structured qualitative group interviews undertaken with 46 African and African-Caribbean fathers. The data were analysed thematically using abductive reasoning, informed by Bourdieu's theoretical work. Results. Fathers were striving to enable and protect children's mental well-being through providing authoritative, loving, affectionate fatherhood involving reasoning, good communication and promoting self-esteem. These practices were seen to be necessary if children were to prosper in a harsh social world characterised by structural hazards including racism, negative stereotypes and limited opportunities. The fathers reported their efforts to develop what Bourdieu has termed symbolic, cultural and social capital as means of promoting the mental well-being of their children and the children of others. Conclusion. The implications for theory, future research, public health policy and practice, in relation to the needs of African and African-Caribbean fathers and families, are also discussed, with specific focus on how to realise the potential of African and African-Caribbean fathers' positive contributions to family and community health. © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
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'Walk with your head high': African and African-Caribbean fatherhood, children's mental well-being and social capital.
Authors: Williams, R., Hewison, A., Wagstaff, C. and Randall, D.
Journal: Ethn Health
Volume: 17
Issue: 1-2
Pages: 89-103
eISSN: 1465-3419
DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2011.645155
Abstract:OBJECTIVES: The findings presented in this article were unanticipated and came to light during a study which investigated African and African-Caribbean fathers' views about preventive primary care services. This article reports findings which indicate that African and African-Caribbean fathers strive to enable and protect children's mental well-being and create social, cultural and symbolic forms of capital. It also seeks to identify implications for health and social care policy and practice in England. DESIGN: There is limited literature examining African and African-Caribbean fathers' health experiences in England. Consequently an exploratory research approach was required. This involved nine, in-depth, semi-structured qualitative group interviews undertaken with 46 African and African-Caribbean fathers. The data were analysed thematically using abductive reasoning, informed by Bourdieu's theoretical work. RESULTS: Fathers were striving to enable and protect children's mental well-being through providing authoritative, loving, affectionate fatherhood involving reasoning, good communication and promoting self-esteem. These practices were seen to be necessary if children were to prosper in a harsh social world characterised by structural hazards including racism, negative stereotypes and limited opportunities. The fathers reported their efforts to develop what Bourdieu has termed symbolic, cultural and social capital as means of promoting the mental well-being of their children and the children of others. CONCLUSION: The implications for theory, future research, public health policy and practice, in relation to the needs of African and African-Caribbean fathers and families, are also discussed, with specific focus on how to realise the potential of African and African-Caribbean fathers' positive contributions to family and community health.
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'Walk with your head high': African and African-Caribbean fatherhood, children's mental well-being and social capital
Authors: Williams, R., Hewison, A., Wagstaff, C. and Randall, D.
Journal: ETHNICITY & HEALTH
Volume: 17
Issue: 1-2
Pages: 89-103
ISSN: 1355-7858
DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2011.645155
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'Walk with your head high': African and African-Caribbean fatherhood, children's mental well-being and social capital.
Authors: Williams, R., Hewison, A., Wagstaff, C. and Randall, D.
Journal: Ethnicity & health
Volume: 17
Issue: 1-2
Pages: 89-103
eISSN: 1465-3419
ISSN: 1355-7858
DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2011.645155
Abstract:Objectives
The findings presented in this article were unanticipated and came to light during a study which investigated African and African-Caribbean fathers' views about preventive primary care services. This article reports findings which indicate that African and African-Caribbean fathers strive to enable and protect children's mental well-being and create social, cultural and symbolic forms of capital. It also seeks to identify implications for health and social care policy and practice in England.Design
There is limited literature examining African and African-Caribbean fathers' health experiences in England. Consequently an exploratory research approach was required. This involved nine, in-depth, semi-structured qualitative group interviews undertaken with 46 African and African-Caribbean fathers. The data were analysed thematically using abductive reasoning, informed by Bourdieu's theoretical work.Results
Fathers were striving to enable and protect children's mental well-being through providing authoritative, loving, affectionate fatherhood involving reasoning, good communication and promoting self-esteem. These practices were seen to be necessary if children were to prosper in a harsh social world characterised by structural hazards including racism, negative stereotypes and limited opportunities. The fathers reported their efforts to develop what Bourdieu has termed symbolic, cultural and social capital as means of promoting the mental well-being of their children and the children of others.Conclusion
The implications for theory, future research, public health policy and practice, in relation to the needs of African and African-Caribbean fathers and families, are also discussed, with specific focus on how to realise the potential of African and African-Caribbean fathers' positive contributions to family and community health.Source: Europe PubMed Central