2006
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2206.2006.00443.x
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Abstract: The paper reports some of the findings of an exploratory study which looks at foster fathers' experiences of fostering and discusses their routes into foster care and their perspectives on their roles and tasks. The study collected quantitative and qualitative data by approaching all foster fathers registered with a single independent fostering agency based in southeast England. They were asked about their personal and

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“…Interestingly, however, husbands whose wives reported higher levels of parenting stress tended to have a more positive perception of their couple relationship. Because foster mothers tend to take on more of the day‐to‐day responsibilities of caring for foster children than do foster fathers (Wilson, Fyson, & Newstone, ), mothers may be more likely to experience greater foster‐parenting stress. However, this stress does not seem to spill over and negatively influence their husbands' perceptions of the marital relationship, but instead has a positive influence, possibly due to husbands' decreased burden or increased appreciation for their wives.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Interestingly, however, husbands whose wives reported higher levels of parenting stress tended to have a more positive perception of their couple relationship. Because foster mothers tend to take on more of the day‐to‐day responsibilities of caring for foster children than do foster fathers (Wilson, Fyson, & Newstone, ), mothers may be more likely to experience greater foster‐parenting stress. However, this stress does not seem to spill over and negatively influence their husbands' perceptions of the marital relationship, but instead has a positive influence, possibly due to husbands' decreased burden or increased appreciation for their wives.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In fact, our finding that husbands' perceptions—in contrast to wives' perceptions—of the marital and coparenting relationships were especially susceptible to the influence of both partners' parenting stress suggests the need for providing men with resources and services aimed at effectively managing their own stress as well as supporting their wife in reducing her level of stress. Because of the inequitable distribution of responsibilities foster mothers take on (Wilson et al, ), it would be beneficial to work with both partners in helping them find ways to share those responsibilities while managing their own parenting stress.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The literature supports the view that it is the quality of the relationship between carer and child that is important, rather than particular family structures or the sexual orientation of parents (Brown, Sebba, & Luke, 2015). Fathers are increasingly recognised as important foster care resources (McGuinness & Arney, 2012;Riggs et al, 2010;Wilson, Fyson, & Newstone, 2007). In addition, the important role and experiences of biological children of carers indicates that the recruitment strategies need to take account of whole family situations (Noble-Carr, Farnham, & Dean, 2014;Targowska, Cavazzi, & Lund, 2016).…”
Section: Who Needs To Be Attracted and Recruited To Promote Positive mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is women's unappreciated and unrewarding work (Ogden, Esim and Grown 2006; see Montgomery 2005; Piwoz and Bentley 2005; Robson 2004). While these views may be correct, they ignore the meanings embedded in childcare narratives, power relationships, men's role, and childcare roles located outside the household (Wilson, Fyson and Newstone 2007; WHO 2004; Engle 1997; Nsamenang 2010). Much remains unknown about the different actors responsible for childcare, the nature of their roles, and the ideas and values that shape their actions (Morrell, Posel and Devey 2008; Kuo and Operario 2007).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%