This study examines nonresident fathers' leisure with their children, which leads to nuanced understandings of nonresident fatherhood, father–child relationships and the role of leisure in these relationships. In-depth interviews were conducted with 18 nonresident fathers residing in the Hunter region, Australia. The fathers who participated in the study were a diverse group. Despite fathers' different life circumstances, experiences of separation, and divorce and child contact arrangements, leisure was an important context for fatherhood. Leisure was a vital aspect of fathers' engagement with their children and a means for them to make valuable contributions as parents to the lives of their children.
Journal article
Nonresident fathers' leisure with their children
Leisure Sciences: An Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol.31(3), pp.255-271
2009
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- Title
- Nonresident fathers' leisure with their children
- Creators
- John M Jenkins - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Leisure Sciences: An Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol.31(3), pp.255-271
- Identifiers
- 4045; 991012821577902368
- Academic Unit
- School of Business and Tourism; Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
- Resource Type
- Journal article