The experience of fatherhood following childhood cancer survival

被引:2
作者
Agnew, Francis [1 ,2 ]
Higgins, Aiveen [2 ,3 ]
Casey, Maureen [4 ,5 ]
McCarthy, Anthony [4 ]
机构
[1] Belfast Hlth & Social Care Trust, Belfast, Antrim, North Ireland
[2] Queens Univ Belfast, Belfast, Antrim, North Ireland
[3] Northern Hlth & Social Care Trust, Antrim Area Hosp, Antrim, Antrim, North Ireland
[4] Royal Belfast Hosp Sick Children, Belfast, Antrim, North Ireland
[5] Bros Char, Glanmire, Cork, Ireland
关键词
childhood cancer; fatherhood; interpretative phenomenological analysis; parent; survivors; YOUNG-ADULT SURVIVORS; LONG-TERM SURVIVORS; CHILDREN; PARENTHOOD; STRESS; LIFE;
D O I
10.1177/1359105317717598
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
This study explored the experience of becoming a father following childhood cancer survival. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five fathers and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Three superordinate themes emerged: 'moving away from and revisiting the experience of cancer', 'making sense of fortune and loss following a life-threatening illness' and 'valuing the opportunity to be a father'. The transition to fatherhood brought unique and specific challenges to fathers. Nevertheless, all appeared to have positively adjusted to this transition. Findings recommended providing information and support to childhood survivors who wish to or who are about to become fathers.
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页数:10
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