Fathers are Caregivers Too: Shifting Focus on Research with Latino Men
Abstract
This article presents a description of the state of knowledge about Latino fathers’ coping with
pediatric cancer and explains the need to shift the attention for research and practice with this
group. In order to provide a fuller understanding of the fathers’ experience, those conducting
research need to analyze constructions of masculinity and move away from stereotypical models
about men and their caregiving. The author proposes decentering research from the Anglo-
American dominant focus and being more inclusive of other perspectives. Paths for inquiry to
promote culturally sensitive interventions and research recommendations are provided.