The Ebb and Flow of Filipino First-Time Fatherhood Transition Space: A Grounded Theory Study.
Fatherhood, as a developmental process, is both a human experience and a text that needs to be read. For developing nations like the Philippines, little is known about the process undergone by first-time fathers on their transition to fatherhood, and how nurses can play a significant role in assisting them. This grounded theory study purported to conceptualize the multifaceted process of transition from the lens of Filipino first-time fathers' lived experiences. A total of 20 first-time fathers from Metro Manila, Philippines, were purposively selected to take part in an individual, semistructured, and in-depth interview. The Glaserian (classical) method of analysis was specifically used, and field texts were inductively analyzed using a repertory grid. Member checking and correspondence were done to validate the findings of the study. Six surfacing stages emerged relative to the process of transition. Interestingly, The B.R.I.D.G.E. Theory of First-Time Fatherhood Transition Space describes how these fathers progress from the beholding, reorganizing, inhibiting, delivering, grasping, and embracing phases toward successful transition. This emerged theoretical model can be used in framing health care programs where the needs of fathers during this period are met and addressed. Finally, it can also be used in guiding nurses in their provision of a more empathetic care for first-time fathers.
University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines neiljupitervillamor@yahoo.com.
Neil Jupiter E
NJ
Villamor
University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines.
Allan B
AB
de Guzman
University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines.
Evangeline T
ET
Matienzo
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D005195:Family Relations; D005219:Father-Child Relations; D005220:Fathers / Q000523:psychology*; D066296:Grounded Theory; D006801:Humans; D007224:Infant Care; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D010332:Paternal Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D010679:Philippines; D055815:Young Adult
Filipino; fatherhood; first-time; grounded theory; transition