The Issue of Father Absence and the Socio-Economic Challenges for Family Well-being in the South African Landscape

Fazel Ebrihiam Freeks ()
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Fazel Ebrihiam Freeks: North-West University, Faculty of Theology, South Africa

Ovidius University Annals, Economic Sciences Series, 2024, vol. XXIV, issue 1, 73-79

Abstract: To address the issue of father absence and its impact on family well-being in South Africa, this study employs a theoretical review and descriptive methods. Additionally, it acknowledges the various consequences of father absence and the declining role of men in society. Father absence poses a significant social problem, particularly exacerbated in the post-colonial era by various factors such as socio-economic challenges, divorce, family breakdown, untold fatherhood, refused fatherhood, and lack of fatherhood accountability. This issue has resulted in poverty-stricken households, directly affecting children. The objective of this study is to enhance family well-being within the context of the nation. The literature review and methodology have yielded valuable insights into examining the phenomenon of father absence.

Keywords: father absence; socio-economic challenges; family well-being; South Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D1 D12 D31 D91 E21 P46 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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