<![CDATA[The study explored the fathering roles in two districts in the upper west region of Ghana. The researchers employed the Lamb’s Multidimensional Father Involvement Model (Lamb et al., 1987) to investigate the phenomenon. A sample of 20 participants were engaged in the study; 10 participants from each district. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews, as such was analyzed thematically. The data collected was audiotaped, transcribed, and analyzed by coding. The study revealed that fathering roles in the two districts were associated with responsibility than interaction and accessibility. That is, fathers were found to be more responsible than interaction and accessibility. While the study revealed responsibility as both a cultural and social value, fathers’ accessibility and interaction with kindergarten children were affected by social, workplace, and time factors.]]>
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