Fathers' perceptions of their role in family mealtimes: a grounded theory study
Objective This study examines how fathers negotiate the role of feeding with other family
members, and how this both impacts and is shaped by the structure of mealtimes. Design
Six separate focus groups. Setting South East Queensland, Australia. Participants Fathers
(N= 27) of children aged≤ 12 years employed in blue-collar occupations or service
industries. Phenomenon of Interest Fathers' perceptions of their role in family feeding.
Analysis Grounded theory. Results Two major themes were identified:(1) mealtime structure�…
members, and how this both impacts and is shaped by the structure of mealtimes. Design
Six separate focus groups. Setting South East Queensland, Australia. Participants Fathers
(N= 27) of children aged≤ 12 years employed in blue-collar occupations or service
industries. Phenomenon of Interest Fathers' perceptions of their role in family feeding.
Analysis Grounded theory. Results Two major themes were identified:(1) mealtime structure�…