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To explore Black non-custodial fathers' perspectives on good fatherhood, their engagement strategies, and the barriers they encounter while maintaining involvement with their children.

September 2, 2025Social DynamicsOpen Access

Reimagining good fatherhood: non-custodial black fathers’ experiences in South Africa

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MMMarifa MuchemwaUniversity of the Witwatersrand COClifford Odimegwu

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Qualitative study explores definitions of good fatherhood among non-custodial Black fathers, highlighting the need to look beyond financial support to emotional and physical involvement.

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To explore Black non-custodial fathers' perspectives on good fatherhood, their engagement strategies, and the barriers they encounter while maintaining involvement with their children.
Conducted face-to-face semi-structured in-depth interviews with 30 Black non-custodial fathers across Johannesburg, South Africa.
Analyzed qualitative interview transcripts using inductive thematic analysis.
Fathers conceptualized good fatherhood as integrating both financial provision and consistent physical presence in their children's daily lives.
Participants emphasized a strong desire to provide guidance, emotional support, and direct care beyond traditional monetary contributions.

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Muchemwa et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a710ca6e36a167817e2e022 https://doi.org/10.1080/02533952.2026.2650069

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Qualitative study explores definitions of good fatherhood among non-custodial Black fathers, highlighting the need to look beyond financial support to emotional and physical involvement.

Reimagining good fatherhood: non-custodial black fathers’ experiences in South Africa

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Reimagining good fatherhood: non-custodial black fathers’ experiences in South Africa

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