The Role of Fatherhood in the Everyday Life of Young Māori Men

Elkington, Angus Marangai Brons

The Role of Fatherhood in the Everyday Life of Young Māori Men

dc.contributor.advisor	Waitoki, Waikaremoana
dc.contributor.author	Elkington, Angus Marangai Brons
dc.date.accessioned	2016-11-17T03:54:28Z
dc.date.available	2016-11-17T03:54:28Z
dc.date.issued	2016
dc.date.updated	2016-04-14T02:42:19Z
dc.description.abstract	Little research exists that explores the positive aspects of young Māori fathers. The aim of this study was to explore the everyday lived reality of expectant and young Māori males as fathers and partners, within the context of a positive based approach and Kaupapa Māori research framework. A secondary objective of this study was to provide ideas to enhance parent resources for young Māori fathers, such as father centric parenting programmes and mobile applications. The research was derived from semi-structured interviews, which explored the unique experiences and narratives of eight young Māori fathers between the age of 16 and 25 years of age. Using thematic analysis, the findings were categorised into key themes that portrayed their perception and attitudes to roles, responsibility, relationships, barriers, and wellbeing strategies. The findings identified, a strong desire of young Māori fathers to be involved with their children and that the quality of whānau relationships provided resilience, support, and motivation to fulfil the responsibilities of fatherhood. The young Māori fathers had strong goals and aspirations but acknowledged barriers that delayed their ability to achieve them. In the outcome of this study, I have tried to portray a positive understanding of young Māori fathers and to challenge the negative stereotypes that persist in New Zealand society. Furthermore, this research supports the need for restorative cultural practices as the key to wellbeing for our whānau and further investigations in regards to policy reforms and resources to include full participation in society.
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dc.identifier.citation	Elkington, A. M. B. (2016). The Role of Fatherhood in the Everyday Life of Young Māori Men (Thesis, Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc)). University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10289/10733	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/10289/10733
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher	University of Waikato
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dc.subject	maori men
dc.subject	father
dc.title	The Role of Fatherhood in the Everyday Life of Young Māori Men
dc.type	Thesis
pubs.place-of-publication	Hamilton, New Zealand
thesis.degree.grantor	University of Waikato
thesis.degree.level	Masters
thesis.degree.name	Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc)