Research Article

The Examination of the Single Parenting Experiences of Household-Responsible Single Fathers

Volume: 13 Number: 2 August 30, 2025
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The Examination of the Single Parenting Experiences of Household-Responsible Single Fathers

Abstract

In today’s late-modern society, families consisting of single fathers and their children are becoming increasingly common, representing a family type that is relatively less studied in social sciences compared to single mothers. This research aims to understand the experi-ences of single fathers in the Bitlis province, who have taken on the responsibility of head-ing their households for various reasons (such as the death of a spouse, divorce, or aban-donment). The study involved in-depth interviews with 12 single fathers using a semi-structured interview technique, and the data collected were analyzed using a phenomeno-logical approach. The analysis highlighted themes such as the reasons for becoming a sin-gle father and emotional reflections, challenges faced and coping methods, responsibilities as heads of the household, and the environmental support received. Additionally, changes in social relationships and feelings of exclusion, the strengthening of father-child bonds, and thoughts on remarriage emerged as other significant themes. Single fathers strive to meet their children's needs and build deep connections with them, managing various chal-lenges despite social norms and limited support, demonstrating considerable resilience. The findings indicate that single fathers require more support in areas such as psychological services, economic aid, educational resources, and flexible working hours.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Sociology (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

August 15, 2025

Publication Date

August 30, 2025

Submission Date

January 1, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 15, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 13 Number: 2

APA
İnce, C., & Çobanoğlu, A. (2025). The Examination of the Single Parenting Experiences of Household-Responsible Single Fathers. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 13(2), 844-880. https://doi.org/10.18506/anemon.1611488
AMA
1.İnce C, Çobanoğlu A. The Examination of the Single Parenting Experiences of Household-Responsible Single Fathers. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2025;13(2):844-880. doi:10.18506/anemon.1611488
Chicago
İnce, Celal, and Alpaslan Çobanoğlu. 2025. “The Examination of the Single Parenting Experiences of Household-Responsible Single Fathers”. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 13 (2): 844-80. https://doi.org/10.18506/anemon.1611488.
EndNote
İnce C, Çobanoğlu A (August 1, 2025) The Examination of the Single Parenting Experiences of Household-Responsible Single Fathers. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 13 2 844–880.
IEEE
[1]C. İnce and A. Çobanoğlu, “The Examination of the Single Parenting Experiences of Household-Responsible Single Fathers”, Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 844–880, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.18506/anemon.1611488.
ISNAD
İnce, Celal - Çobanoğlu, Alpaslan. “The Examination of the Single Parenting Experiences of Household-Responsible Single Fathers”. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 13/2 (August 1, 2025): 844-880. https://doi.org/10.18506/anemon.1611488.
JAMA
1.İnce C, Çobanoğlu A. The Examination of the Single Parenting Experiences of Household-Responsible Single Fathers. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2025;13:844–880.
MLA
İnce, Celal, and Alpaslan Çobanoğlu. “The Examination of the Single Parenting Experiences of Household-Responsible Single Fathers”. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, vol. 13, no. 2, Aug. 2025, pp. 844-80, doi:10.18506/anemon.1611488.
Vancouver
1.Celal İnce, Alpaslan Çobanoğlu. The Examination of the Single Parenting Experiences of Household-Responsible Single Fathers. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2025 Aug. 1;13(2):844-80. doi:10.18506/anemon.1611488