This study reports on the psychological well-being, life, and relationship satisfaction among a national sample of 213 stay-at-home fathers (SAHFs). Results from an Internet-based survey suggest these men report moderate to high levels of relationship and life satisfaction and moderate to low levels of psychological distress as compared with college-aged and adult men. SAHFs also reported high levels of parental selfefficacy, similar to data reported by mothers in related research. Results from regression analyses suggested several significant predictors of adjustment to the SAHF role including strong social support, high parenting self-efficacy, and low of conformity to traditional masculine role norms. The results are considered in the context of related parenting and masculinity literature. Future directions for research are also addressed.

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Using grounded theory, the current study explored the lives, decision-making processes, and support systems of 14 full-time stay-at-home fathers (SAHFs). A range of influences guiding the decision to become a SAHF was described with men expressing high satisfaction with their new roles. Reactions from others were mixed with the most supportive and understanding responses being provided by friends and family. Fathers acknowledged stigma toward their roles but reported being generally unaffected by these attitudes and nonsupportive reactions. Finally, SAHFs discussed masculinity and gender roles in flexible and self-defined terms, apparently aware of, but not particularly influenced by, stereotypes and gender-norms. These, and other identified themes, are discussed within the context of the parenting and masculinity literature.

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