ABSTRACT

The current study aimed to increase understanding of men’s experiences of fatherhood in forensic inpatient care; a population overlooked in research and at risk of neglect in clinical practice. Eight participants recruited from forensic inpatient services were interviewed. Data was analyzed via social constructivist Grounded Theory. The central psychological concept developed was that of paternal connection, reflecting a transient sense of connection to the father-child relationship. Core categories included 1) Psychological Processes, 2) Interpersonal Relationships, and 3) Institutional Organization. Fathers in forensic inpatient care experience dynamic psychological connectivity to their paternal relationship, regardless of child contact. This multi-layered experience requires responsive intervention to support fathers in this context. Recommendations for research, practice, and policy are outlined.

摘要

目前的研究旨在增加对男性在法医住院护理中的父亲经历的了解；在研究中被忽视并在临床实践中面临被忽视风险的人群。从法医住院服务招募的八名参与者接受了采访。通过社会建构主义扎根理论分析数据。发展起来的核心心理学概念是父子关系，反映了与父子关系的短暂联系感。核心类别包括 1) 心理过程、2) 人际关系和 3) 机构组织。法医住院护理中的父亲与他们的父亲关系经历了动态的心理联系，无论孩子是否接触。在这种情况下，这种多层次的体验需要响应性干预来支持父亲。