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The Other Half: Views of Fatherhood in the Organization

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Research Perspectives on Work and the Transition to Motherhood

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This chapter addresses fatherhood in the context of the workplace and family. We begin with a review of the current literature on fatherhood to consider the primary theoretical perspectives that are relevant to understanding men’s transitions to fatherhood: gender, identity, and work-life integration. Then we discuss the transition to fatherhood in the context of various fathering views, organizational life, and family life. We also discuss methodological considerations in studying the transition to fatherhood both in relation to mothers and independent of mothers. We conclude with a summary of practical implications and recommendations for organizational action.

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Ladge, J.J., Humberd, B.K., McNett, J. (2016). The Other Half: Views of Fatherhood in the Organization. In: Spitzmueller, C., Matthews, R. (eds) Research Perspectives on Work and the Transition to Motherhood. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41121-7_13

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