Abstract

MAKHANYA, Thembelihle B  and  MATTHIAS, Carmel R. Young unmarried fathers' experiences and perceptions of fatherhood. Social work (Stellenbosch. Online) [online]. 2018, vol.54, n.2, pp.244-255. ISSN 2312-7198.  http://dx.doi.org/10.15270/52-2-636.

This article is based on a qualitative research study focusing on young unmarried fathers' experiences and perceptions of fatherhood. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine fathers in KwaZulu-Natal. The participants had a total of fifteen children, four of whom lived with their fathers and paternal families. Findings indicated that high unemployment, non-payment of maintenance and cultural damages, and disputes with mothers and maternal families impacted significantly on father-child contact. All the participants wished to be more involved with their children and their conception of fatherhood extended beyond being just a provider to more nurturing roles.

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