FATHERHOOD INTERVIEW
How actively are fathers participating in the births of their children these days? Identify at least three (3) fathers – preferable first-time, expectant fathers and/or fathers of children younger than age 4. Prior to the interview you must have each father or father-to-be give consent to participate in the interview. Interview these men using the following sets of questions:
Expectant Fathers:
1. What are your feelings about becoming a father?
2. How have you been involved in your partner’s pregnancy?
3. What part will you play in your child’s birth? What part would you like to play?
4. What do you think being a “good father” means?
5. How will having a child change your life?
Fathers:
1. What part did you play in the birth(s) of your child(ren)?
2. What were your feelings about the birth(s) of your child(ren)?
3. What are the three biggest challenges you face as a father?
4. What do you think a “good father” is?
5. How has having a child changed your life?
6. What advice would you give a new father?
After interviewing the fathers, write a brief 3-4 page report summarizing the similarities and differences between the three fathers. Include a description of the fathers and the interview process. Be sure to relate what you learned through your interviews with material on fathers’ participation in childbirth from the textbook, PPT slides, and any other appropriate sources. Cite at least 2 scholarly sources in addition to your textbook. (In-text citations are required as is a title and a references page). Be sure to follow APA format when writing your summary.
• All sources must be cited using APA format (MLA format is NOT permitted).
The following OWL Purdue website is an excellent resource if you need help with APA format:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_fo...
 You must cite your sources in the body of the paper (in-text citations) and in a corresponding reference page.
You MUST cite your textbook and AT LEAST TWO more scholarly sources (e.g., books, journal articles, etc.).
• References must be its own separate page.
• Each paper must be typed and 3-4 pages (double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins). *Title Page and References page do not count towards the required paper length.
• Each paper must be saved as a Word document (.doc). • Paper must be submitted through the course drop box within the corresponding folder. Do not email me your papers.