Fathers' Perspectives on Breastfeeding: A Qualitative Study of 11 Interviews

11 fathers were interviewed for a qualitative study on their expectations, attitudes, and involvement in the breastfeeding process. The dataset, authored by Wiebke Stritter and last updated in May 2026, contains interview transcripts from fathers recruited 2 months after the birth of their first child. It explores themes such as societal pressure, paternal participation, and the emotional complexities of the father's role in infant feeding.

Use Cases

• Analyzing fathers' attitudes towards breastfeeding based on interview themes mentioned in the description
• Studying the negotiation of parental roles in infant care based on described relational processes
• Developing father-inclusive educational programs based on identified knowledge and emotional gaps

Strengths

• Interview data from 11 fathers provides qualitative depth on a specific topic.
• The sample was selected for heterogeneity based on age, mode of birth, and other factors mentioned in the description.
• Data is shared under a permissive CC-BY-4.0 license.

Limitations

• The dataset is small at 195.8 KB, indicating limited scope.
• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, requiring manual inspection after download.
• The geographic and cultural context of the participants is not specified.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Semi-structured interviews conducted 2 months postpartum.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-19 05:28:31