Outside versus inside the home: Tensions between fathers' work and parenting responsibilities in Tanzania.

ABSTRACT: Globally, mothers are disproportionately responsible for childcare, while fathers are predominantly viewed as breadwinners. Although recent studies reveal that fathers are becoming more engaged in parenting, little is known about the broader contexts surrounding how fathers allocate their time between parenting, income-generating work, and other daily activities. The objective of this study was to characterize the typical daily schedules from morning to evening among fathers with young children under aged 2 years. Additionally, we aimed to identify the perceived barriers and facilitators influencing fathers' time spent on parenting. We conducted 60 in-depth interviews (29 fathers and 23 mothers and 8 community stakeholders) and 9 focus group discussions (3 with fathers only, 2 with mothers

SUBMITTER: Kim S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12854416 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature