The right time for fatherhood? a temporal study of men's transition to parenthood

Shirani, Fiona Jane 2011. The right time for fatherhood? a temporal study of men's transition to parenthood. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.

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Abstract

The participants' detailed accounts demonstrate how age and timing decisions can have a significant impact on the lived experience of fatherhood. The apparent continuation of a standardised trajectory for parenthood and the challenges of deviating from this have particular implications for individualisation and life course theories. The thesis provides a detailed exploration of the way in which men negotiate the timing of fatherhood, thus making a significant contribution to the literature on men's fertility decision-making.

Item Type:	Thesis (PhD)
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Schools > Social Sciences (Includes Criminology and Education)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	30 March 2016
Last Modified:	04 Jun 2017 05:59
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/55509

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