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- Title
Lived experiences of adolescent boys who have absent fathers: A phenomenological approach.
- Authors
Terrance, Phasha Kgethego; Calvin, Makhubele Jabulani; Malebo, Mokone Jocobeth
- Abstract
The phenomenon of absent fathers continues to be one of the major social problems affecting families globally. This study examined the lived experiences of adolescent boys who grow up in absent father families. The objectives of this study were to elucidate the experiences of adolescent boys with absent fathers, to describe the challenges faced by adolescent boys who grow up without a father and to determine their understanding of the role and value of having a father. A qualitative approach was followed for this study. Data was collected from 18 adolescent boys through face-to-face interviews and focus group discussions. The data collected was analysed thematically. The findings showed that adolescent boys regarded fathers as important figures in their lives and their families. The absence of fathers in their total upbringing has some negative ramifications, amongst others, financial challenges, poor academic progress, alcohol abuse and lack of immediate gender role model.
- Subjects
ABSENTEE fathers; QUALITATIVE research; FINANCE; ALCOHOLISM; SINGLE mothers
- Publication
International Journal of Research in Business & Social Science, 2022, Vol 11, Issue 5, p388
- ISSN
2147-4478
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.20525/ijrbs.v11i5.1854