适应父亲身份：对弹性资源的定性研究

IF 1.7 2区社会学 Q1 FAMILY STUDIES

Children and Youth Services Review Pub Date : 2025-07-03 DOI:10.1016/j.childyouth.2025.108441

Georgios C. Soultanopoulos , Jens Henrichs , Wessel Ganzevoort , David Borman , Lena C. Slot , Loes van Rijn – Van Gelderen , Corine J.M. Verhoeven

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摘要

从怀孕开始，向父亲的转变是一件具有挑战性的重大生活事件。个人压力因素和保护因素之间的不平衡与父亲的心理健康问题有关。弹性可以防止出现此类问题，并支持这种转变。弹性资源在个人内部、人际关系和社会层面都是多维的。我们对初为人父的人的适应力知之甚少。本研究旨在探讨在父亲转变为父亲的过程中，哪些因素作为恢复力资源可能会减轻压力源的影响。设计/方法本定性研究在荷兰进行，包括13名首次为人父（年龄在27-44岁），他们在产后2 - 12个月期间接受了采访。参与者是通过纵向队列研究和社交媒体招募的。反身性主位分析用于发展（次）主位。结果研究揭示了三个主要主题：“内部弹性”、“外部弹性”和“怀孕、分娩和产后之旅”。内部弹性源于自我护理实践，例如体育活动。外部弹性是通过公平分配父母的任务和引导职业影响来促进的。目睹孩子的成长培养了积极的情感幸福感，反映了父爱。在怀孕、分娩和产后的过程中，父亲们强调需要实用的信息来支持他们的过渡。在此基础上，“恢复平衡”的主题被开发出来。结论本研究揭示了初为人父在转变为人父过程中的心理弹性资源。研究结果揭示了从（生物）心理社会因素到人际动态（如父子互动）和社会生态资源（如产妇护理）的多维弹性资源。我们的研究强调需要优化产前保健信息和指导，以更好地促进过渡到父亲和恢复父亲的平衡。

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Adapting to fatherhood: A qualitative study into resilience resources

Aims/background

From pregnancy onwards, the transition to fatherhood is a challenging major life event. An imbalance between personal stressors and protective factors is associated with paternal mental health problems. Resilience can protect against developing such problems and support this transition. Resilience resources are multidimensional at intra-individual, interpersonal and, societal levels. We know little about the resilience resources of first-time fathers. This study aimed to explore which factors fathers experience as resilience resources potentially mitigating the influence of stressors during the transition to fatherhood.

Design/methods

This qualitative study was conducted in the Netherlands and included 13 first-time fathers (aged 27–44 years) who were interviewed between 2 and 12 months postpartum. Participants were recruited via a longitudinal cohort study and social media. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to develop (sub)themes.

Results

Three main themes were revealed: ‘Internal resilience’, ‘External resilience’, and ‘Journey through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum’. Internal resilience stemmed from self-care practices, e.g., physical activity. External resilience is promoted by an equitable division of parental tasks and navigating career influences. Witnessing the child’s development fosters positive emotional well-being and reflects paternal love. During the journey through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, fathers emphasized needs for practical information supporting their transition. Based on this, the overarching theme ‘Regaining balance’ was developed.

Conclusion

This study provides insight into the resilience resources of first-time fathers during the transition to fatherhood. The results revealed multidimensional resilience resources, spanning from (bio)psychosocial factors to interpersonal dynamics (e.g., father-child interactions), and socio-ecological resources (e.g., maternity care). Our study emphasizes the need to optimize antenatal care information and guidance to better facilitate transitioning to fatherhood and regaining paternal balance.

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Children and Youth Services Review Multiple-

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6.30

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303

期刊介绍： Children and Youth Services Review is an interdisciplinary forum for critical scholarship regarding service programs for children and youth. The journal will publish full-length articles, current research and policy notes, and book reviews.