I Am Dad

I Am Dad

Kenneth Braswell


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Latest Episode

Becoming Dad: Dr. Lorenzo Hopper on Young Men, Fatherhood Identity, and Real-Life Research

In this episode of I Am Dad Podcast, the Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy takes over the conversation as Dr. Jeffery Shears sits down with Dr. Lorenzo Hopper to discuss his research on how young men perceive fatherhood before becoming fathers. Dr. Hopper, a fellow of the Moynihan Institute and colleague of Dr. Shears at UNC Charlotte, shares how his own upbringing, his work in maternal and child health, and his interest in fatherhood led him to study the future fatherhood identity of young men. His research asks a powerful question: what are young men thinking, fearing, hoping, and preparing for before they ever step into the role of dad? The conversation centers on a qualitative study of young men ages 18 to 25 and what they believe fatherhood requires. Many of the men had already thought deeply about what kind of fathers they wanted to become. Some wanted to build on the example of their own fathers. Others wanted to correct what they felt they missed. Across the conversation, one theme rises to the surface: being there is not enough.

About I Am Dad

The I AM DAD. Podcast is an exploration of fatherhood insight, information, and inspiration for dads, their families, the people who love, and those that support them. Access more episodes, subscribe, and learn more.