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Exploring understandings of 'fatherhood' as a concept : focus group with six Somali fathers / Muna Abdi.

By: Material type: TextSeries: SAGE research methods. CasesPublisher: London : SAGE Publications, 2014Description: 1 online resourceContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781473946347 (ebook) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 306.87420899354 23
LOC classification:
  • HQ756
Online resources: The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the understanding of the concept of `fatherhood' among Somali fathers. The study consisted of a focus group with six Somali fathers of different ages and from different social backgrounds. The focus group was conducted in Somali, with the transcripts later translated into English. Issues with regard to collecting data in one language and presenting the findings in another are addressed in this article, with critical reflection on my positionality as an engaged researcher.
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The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the understanding of the concept of `fatherhood' among Somali fathers. The study consisted of a focus group with six Somali fathers of different ages and from different social backgrounds. The focus group was conducted in Somali, with the transcripts later translated into English. Issues with regard to collecting data in one language and presenting the findings in another are addressed in this article, with critical reflection on my positionality as an engaged researcher.

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