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Perceptions of Iranian parents towards the paternal role in raising adolescent children

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posted on 2023-05-19, 19:17 authored by Farshi, MR, Valizadeh, L, Zamanzadeh, V, Rssouli, M, Lopez, V, Cleary, M
In Iran, as in other nations, adolescence can be a challenging period for both parents and their children. Typically, mothers assume the main role of parenting, which can have a negative impact either directly or indirectly on paternal involvement, or conversely, play a positive role of mediation between fathers and their adolescent children. In the present study, we report on a qualitative study conducted in 2016 that explored the perceptions of Iranian parents toward the paternal role in raising adolescent children. Twenty three mothers and fathers of adolescent children were interviewed to explore their views and experiences with paternal roles in raising adolescent children. Four themes emerged from the data: (i) limited father–child interactions; (ii) mother-led parenting; (iii) father–child conflict; and (iv) united front parenting. The findings suggest that mothers maintain a prime role in parenting, but that the involvement of fathers can have a negative or positive impact on adolescent development, depending on the level and quality of that involvement. Strategies need to be explored for how parents can best support one another to engage in the development of adolescent children.

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Publication title

Nursing and Health Sciences

Volume

20

Issue

4

Pagination

478-495

ISSN

1441-0745

Department/School

School of Nursing

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia

Place of publication

Australia

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Copyright 2018 John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.

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Mental health

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