TY - JOUR
T1 - The fathering of violent men
T2 - Constriction and yearning
AU - Perel, Guy
AU - Peled, Einat
PY - 2008/4
Y1 - 2008/4
N2 - The study presented in this research note aims to expand our understanding of the experience of fathering for men who are violent toward their partners. The naturalistic qualitative methodology applied was shaped by phenomenological, feminist, and interpretative interactionist influences. In-depth interviews were conducted with 14 abusive men identified through domestic violence intervention centers. The findings describe the drama of fathering for abusive men, centered on an inner dialogue between an experienced constriction and a yearning for a closer, deeper connection with their children. The discussion focuses on the meaning of fathering for abusive men, and possible applications for intervention are proposed.
AB - The study presented in this research note aims to expand our understanding of the experience of fathering for men who are violent toward their partners. The naturalistic qualitative methodology applied was shaped by phenomenological, feminist, and interpretative interactionist influences. In-depth interviews were conducted with 14 abusive men identified through domestic violence intervention centers. The findings describe the drama of fathering for abusive men, centered on an inner dialogue between an experienced constriction and a yearning for a closer, deeper connection with their children. The discussion focuses on the meaning of fathering for abusive men, and possible applications for intervention are proposed.
KW - Domestic violence
KW - Experience
KW - Fathering
KW - Parenting
KW - Violent men
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=41249096243&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1177/1077801208314846
DO - 10.1177/1077801208314846
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AN - SCOPUS:41249096243
SN - 1077-8012
VL - 14
SP - 457
EP - 482
JO - Violence Against Women
JF - Violence Against Women
IS - 4
ER -
