Lau Clayton Carmen
School of Sociology and Social Policy , University of Leeds E-mail:
Soc Policy Soc. 2016 Jan;15(1):129-140. doi: 10.1017/S1474746415000470.
While young fathers have been neglected in social research in the UK, over the past fifteen years a small but growing body of empirical evidence has emerged across a range of studies. This review article draws selectively on this literature to document the characteristics of young fathers in the UK and their lived experiences. It presents compelling evidence for the desire of young fathers to be engaged as parents, despite the sometimes multiple challenges that they face. The article begins with a demographic profile of young fathers and documents what is known of young fathers' relationships with their children, the child's mother and wider kin. It goes on to consider a range of practical issues facing young fathers. The article concludes with a consideration of young fathers' support needs and experiences of professional support, drawing out the implications for policy and professional practice.
在英国，年轻父亲在社会研究中一直被忽视，但在过去十五年里，一系列研究中出现了少量但不断增加的实证证据。这篇综述文章有选择地借鉴了这些文献，以记录英国年轻父亲的特征及其生活经历。文章提供了令人信服的证据，表明尽管年轻父亲有时面临多重挑战，但他们渴望积极参与育儿。文章开篇介绍了年轻父亲的人口统计学概况，并记录了年轻父亲与子女、孩子母亲及更广泛亲属关系的已知情况。接着，文章探讨了年轻父亲面临的一系列实际问题。文章最后考虑了年轻父亲的支持需求及专业支持体验，阐述了对政策和专业实践的启示。
