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Social Policy Blog @socialpolicyblog.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The blog post is based on an article by Anna Tarrant, Linzi Ladlow, Alison Koslowski, Harriet Churchill, Naomi Finch, and Patricia Hamilton, published in Social Policy and Society. doi.org/10.1017/S147...

Screenshot of the opening page of a journal article titled “Appraising the UK Labour Government’s Early Approach to Reforming Parental Leave: The Limits of Incrementalism for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion” by Anna Tarrant, Linzi Ladlow, Alison Koslowski, Harriet Churchill, Naomi Finch, and Patricia Hamilton, published in Social Policy and Society in 2026.

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Stephen Burrell @thedailypanda.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Many social problems are blamed on 'fatherlessness'. But if fathers aren't present, where are they? @profatarrant.bsky.social explains how our social structures - such as inadequate housing, jobs, social security & parenting support - are obstructing engaged fatherhood: nowandmen.net/episode/anna...

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Last week I submitted the MS of a very special edited collection with to @policypress.bsky.social 14 chapters about young fathers conducted in the US, UK, South Africa, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Poland and Peru Further updates on the book when we have them!

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Stephen Burrell @thedailypanda.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Fathers on low incomes & young dads are often portrayed as 'failing', & father absence blamed for a 'crisis of masculinity'. Yet many are seeking to care for their children despite the hurdles, so how can we support them? @profatarrant.bsky.social explains on #NowandMen nowandmen.net/episode/anna...

Episode 61 of the Now and Men podcast with Prof Anna Tarrant

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

An issue here is these data aren’t easily available; data collection on paternity more generally is really flawed and requires more attention. It would be great to see a depth methodological study examining this. www.nuffieldfoundation.org/sites/defaul...

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Thanks Ros, definitely not a point I was making

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

When we dismiss years of careful research because it lacks a national headcount, we're not being rigorous, we're being reductive. The question we should be asking isn't just 'How many?' but 'What counts as knowing’?

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Qualitative research isn't a consolation prize for when we can't get 'real' numbers. It's a different way of knowing; one that captures complexity, context, and meaning that statistics alone cannot provide.

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

The paradox is demanding precise answers to questions we haven't sought to measure. We want to know 'how many' before we ask 'who they are', 'what they need', or 'how we can support them'; letting the absence of one type of data eclipse the presence of another, often more relevant form of knowledge

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

This reveals something fundamental about what we've come to accept as evidence in that quantitative data are still being considered the most useful form of evidence that counts; that scale cross nationally is still prioritised over scale temporally.

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

A ten-year programme of qualitative knowledge, rich with insight into young fathers' lived experiences, needs, and perspectives, is deemed insufficient because it can't be reduced to a single quantifiable figure or because the sample size (44 is large for a qual study) is considered inadequate

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

When I explain that we don't collect this data systematically and can only offer estimates, I increasingly watch my research get sidelined (there is an identified Dad Data gap as the The Fatherhood Institute reports).

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

This won't surprise many qualitative researchers but despite spending over a decade conducting extensive qualitative longitudinal research with and for young fathers, the first question from media and government stakeholders is always the same: How many young fathers are there nationally?

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

I'm recently noticing a pattern emerging in how my research on young fathers gets received and whether or not it is deemed to ‘count’ and have impact. A short thread 🧵🧵🧵

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Gary Rawnsley @garydrawnsley.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

School of Social & Political Sciences is launching an online short course An Introduction to Supporting Fathers and Male Caregivers led by @profatarrant.bsky.social. 28th January 2026, 09:30 – 12:30, £75 per person. Scan the QR code or email OAS@lincoln.ac.uk.

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

A few thoughts on the BBC Three Forgotten Young Fathers documentary! It was a pleasure to consult with the BBC on the show and to see Joshua of the North East Young Dads and Lads being such a great ambassador as always! fyff.co.uk/blog/forgott...

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Forgotten Young Dads on BBC Three: a must watch! – Following Young Fathers Further

At a time when narratives about fatherhood often centre on older, more established dads, BBC Three's powerful new documentary Forgotten Young Dads is a timely and essential watch. Presented by actor a...

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Read more about the longest ever running study of young fathers: lnkd.in/ei3NxHuR Watch and read more about our co-creation content with young fathers of the North East Young Dads and Lads and the Young Dads Collective: lnkd.in/eAX2Bk6Y lnkd.in/ehvnSjqv lnkd.in/eaNDKk5A

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Joe Swash on Forgotten Young Fathers: lnkd.in/eec-H9wz Watch tomorrow! lnkd.in/eRA3Wak8

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

The most amazing thing our research consistently shows, is that young dads themselves are the best advocates for them and their children; for celebrating and raising awareness about their fatherhood, addressing stigma and stereotypes, and educating others about how to engage and support them better

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Yet they feel sidelined or considered a risk when they encounter services and systems that should support them. What we need are father-inclusive services, universal and specialist, that are available nationally. Lack of funding, political apathy and fragmented support systems are hard to resolve.

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

We see just how strong their bonds with their children are. They want to be there for their children but they're doing so while navigating education and employment systems, housing policies, and family support services that weren't designed with them, as young men and as caregivers, in mind.

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Tomorrow evening, Joe Swash's documentary 'Forgotten Young Dads', featuring the North East Young Dads and Lads, premiers. In BBC coverage Joe Swash says he felt 'completely unsupported' as a young father, voicing what our research with them has consistently shown over the past decade.

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Gary Rawnsley @garydrawnsley.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Proud of my School of Social & Political Sciences colleague Professor Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social who has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. This honour reflects her outstanding transformative research. More details are available here: acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...

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The Academy of Social Sciences welcomes 63 leading social scientists to its Fellowship this autumn – Academy of Social Sciences

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Following Young Fathers Further @followingyff.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Authored by @profatarrant.bsky.social, @drlinziladlow.bsky.social& Dr Laura Way, the chapter explores how young fathers in the UK narrate their experiences and understanding of fathering,fatherhood and co-parenting in the context of recent cultural and generational shifts towards engaged fatherhood

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

We offer a sociological and longitudinal analysis of young fathers' mental health trajectories from pregnancy, birth and beyond to highlight the joys and challenges of a stigmatised form of parenthood and one that is sorely under-represented and lacking support.

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

To learn more about what works in being father-inclusive sign up to our website for key resources and ideas here: fatherinclusion.org

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Where fatherhood can be predictive of mental ill-health it can also be protective and enable (young) men to invest in an identity and sets of relationships that are grounded in love, care and compassion.

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Today, and every day, we encourage attention to how we can co-create more father-inclusive services, policies and systems as a preventative measure, that ensures all parents feel safe to disclose about the challenges of parenthood, while also feeling safe and supported.

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

The @followingyff.bsky.social are proud to support #FathersMentalHealth on International Father's Mental Health Day 2025 #IFMHD2025 To mark the occasion @drlinziladlow.bsky.social and I reflect on findings about young fathers and their mental health followingyoungfathersfurther.org/blog/the-men...

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

The afternoon session will focus on the intricate nature of QL analysis. The course comprises 2 lectures and 2 workshops and options to consult with us directly about your own research ideas in one-to-one meetings at the end of the day. To register please visit: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

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Training course: Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research: From Design to Analysis (Online)

This one-day online, interactive course will provide a practical introduction to qualitative longitudinal enquiry. The morning session will explore key design features of this methodology, including

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Starting at 10am, the morning session will explore key design features of this methodology, including how to build time into a study, how to sample through time, how to generate temporal data, the ethics of longitudinal enquiry, and the potential to create real-time impact in policy processes.

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Taking forwards Bren Neale’s highly sought after training, Kahryn Hughes and I offer this one-day online, interactive course to provides a practical introduction to qualitative longitudinal research and enquiry.

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

There are still spaces available to join our online and revamped National Centre for Research Methods training: Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research: From Design to Analysis Monday 23rd June, 10-5pm Register here: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

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Training course: Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research: From Design to Analysis (Online)

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ESRC Centre for Population Change and Connecting Generations @cpc-cg.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

THIS WEEK's #CPCCGWebinar ⤵️ 👩‍💻 @profatarrant.bsky.social will discuss findings from the @ukri.org @followingyff.bsky.social study on how young #fathers navigate their romantic and intergenerational relationships over time in the context of early #parenthood Register: www.cpc.ac.uk/activities/f...

Image shows person sitting at a desk with their back to the camera, wearing headphones, their hand on a computer mouse, watching a webinar on a computer monitor. Text advertises: This CPC-CG Webinar will take place on Thursday 5 June at 12:00 UK Time. Anna Tarrant, Professor of Sociology at the University of Lincoln will be delivering a presentation entitled, "Partnering and parenting in the context of young fatherhood: how young fathers navigate family complexity, intimacy, and intergenerational ties".

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Gary Rawnsley @garydrawnsley.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Delighted that my Social & Political Sciences colleague @drlinziladlow.bsky.social has been awarded a 36-months Leverhulme ECR Fellowship. Linzi’s research is “Reframing Young Parenthood: Intergenerational Dynamics of Poverty and Stigma”, mentored by @profatarrant.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk

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Evan Torner @guyintheblackhat.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

There is a false dichotomy drawn between "the ivory tower" and "the real world," and I'm here to report that in a post-industrial society, your real-world economy absolutely hinges on the university. University towns are factory towns. Universities drive economic activity, not the other way around.

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Join us Monday to hear from the wonderful Joeli Brearley about her career and campaigning work, her views on current family policy developments and her new podcast on boys. Can’t wait!

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Super excited to be hosting Mary Daly on the 2nd June! I’ve long admired Mary’s work, especially her book Families and Poverty. Join us for her reflections on whether the UK can be said to have a family policy. Sign up below!

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Gary Rawnsley @garydrawnsley.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

The School of Social & Political Sciences, University of #Lincoln, is seeking a Research Assistant (plus PhD tuition fees) on the Discovering Liveability: Co-producing alternatives to suicide prevention project. Fixed term until 31 August 2030 & full-time at 1 FTE. Details below

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Research Assistant - Discovering Liveability Project at University of Lincoln

An opportunity for an academic position as a Research Assistant - Discovering Liveability Project is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.

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Dads Rock @dadsrockorg.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

This 👇 we need better paternity leave in the UK. Well done to @dadshiftuk.bsky.social

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Father-inclusion is introduced as a concept for fatherhood research that connects the interests and perspectives of researchers, social welfare practitioners and policy makers to promote systems change, and increase facilitation of fathers’ involvement in family dynamics, child development, and more

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Draws on data with young fathers and multi-agency professionals, the article highlights the social welfare contexts where men as-fathers experience exclusion, as well as how the language of father-inclusion might be mobilised for progressive and systemic institutional and societal change

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

The article explores systemic exclusions of men as-fathers and caregivers by services and institutions, introducing the concept of father-inclusion as a sensitising concept and framing strategy with transformative potential across diverse social welfare contexts.

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