A man’s transition into the role of a father is a rewarding yet challenging experience for many men. This study explores how men navigate contradictory roles of fatherhood and the impact this has on their identity. Fifteen first-time fathers were interviewed, and their responses were analysed using thematic and discourse analysis tools. Findings revealed that fathers were found to both adhere to and challenge masculine ideals of fatherhood. Men described both traditional and non-traditional roles in their becoming a father, being a father, and navigating fatherhood and manhood. The continuation and contestation of masculine discourses in the experiences of fatherhood was found to influence their involvement with raising children and employment, as well as their relationships. Overall, these findings highlight the uncertainty that shapes modern fathers’ roles and demonstrates how fathers move between both traditional and new fatherhood roles.

男人对父亲的角色过渡对许多男人来说是有益而又具有挑战性的经历。这项研究探索了男人如何驾驭父亲身份的矛盾角色，以及这对他们的身份产生的影响。采访了15位初生父亲，并使用主题和话语分析工具分析了他们的回答。调查结果表明，父亲被发现既坚持并挑战了父亲的男性理想。在描述自己成为父亲，成为父亲并驾驭父亲和男子气概时，男人既描述了传统角色，也描述了非传统角色。发现男性话语在父亲经历中的延续和竞争影响了他们对抚养子女和就业以及他们之间的关系的参与。全面的，