Men's Work Role and Transition to Fatherhood : Does Transition Timing Matter

남성의 부모기로의 전이와 직업역할 : 전이시기와의 관련성을 중심으로

The purpose of this study was to investigate the interrelationship between work role and fatherhood role of young men who experienced the transition to fatherhood within the last two years. The effect of transition timing on the relationship between work role and fatherhood was also explored. In-depth, qualitative data were gathered from thirty men. The results showed that there exist differences in socio-demographic characteristics among timing groups. Differences were also found in the nature of career demand between 'late' fathers and 'early' or 'on-time' fathers. However, no clear effects of timing of fatherhood on men's parenting behavior and attitude toward fathering and the relationship between work role and fatherhood were found.