Fatherhood in the African Context: Review and a Case Study in Kenya
Publication date
2017
Authors
Abubakar, Amina
Wanjala, S.
van Baar, Anneloes
Editors
Abubakar Ali, Amina
van de Vijver, Fons J.R.
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Supervisors
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Part of book
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Abstract
Paternal involvement has been observed to positively influence developmental outcomes among children. Fathers’ engagement and investment (both tangible and non-tangible) in the child’s future are seen as the pathway through which fathers influence child development. In this chapter, we have highlighted both empirical and theoretical work regarding the associations between paternal involvement and child outcomes, looking both at global and African-based literature. Additionally, data from a small qualitative study from Kilifi, Kenya is presented to get insight into what is perceived to be the role of a father in a rural Kenyan setting. Based on these results, implications for research and practice are drawn and discussed.
Keywords
Fatherhood, Kenya, Child outcome, Policy, Paternal involvement, Interview, Caregiving, Taverne
Citation
Abubakar Ali, A, Wanjala, S & van Baar, A L 2017, Fatherhood in the African Context : Review and a Case Study in Kenya. in A Abubakar Ali & F J R van de Vijver (eds), Handbook of Applied Developmental Science in Sub-Saharan Africa. Springer, New York, pp. 87-98. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-7328-6_5