La Relación del Hombre con su Primer(a) Hijo(a) Durante los Primeros Seis Meses de Vida: Experiencia Vincular del Padre

Abstract

Se presentan los principales resultados de una investigación acerca de la experiencia de hombres en relación al vínculo con su primer(a) hijo(a) durante sus primeros 6 meses de vida. Se utilizó un diseño descriptivo-analítico relacional con metodología cualitativa, recolectando los datos mediante entrevistas individuales semiestructuradas a 14 padres, las que se analizaron a través de la grounded theory. Los resultados se agruparon en torno al fenómeno Experiencia de Conocerse Mutuamente, que implica el cuidado del padre al hijo(a), la confianza del hijo(a) hacia el padre y el afecto mutuo. Se discute la importancia de los factores que surgieron como intervinientes en la experiencia vincular gratificante: (a) cambios en la identidad, (b) relación con la madre y (c) tiempopresencia disponible. Palabras clave: hombres, padres, experiencia, vínculoThe main findings of a study that explored the experience of bonding among men with their first child during the first six months of life are reported. This study was conducted using qualitative methodology within a descriptive-analytical design. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews with 14 fathers, which were analyzed using grounded theory. The results were organized around elements of the father's Experience of Getting to Know Each Other, including: the father's care of the child, the child's confidence in the father, and mutual affection. The relevance of the following emerging intervening factors for a rewarding bonding experience is discussed: (a) identity changes, (b) relationship with the mother, and (c) available time-presence.

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