Are you ready to be a father?

Are you already a dad and it's not what you expected? Are children just not on your radar? Maybe you would like to be a father but it's not possible for you. MAPP is a program of research investigating men and family life - the joys, expectations, disappointments, challenges and hopes.

About MAPP research

MAPP is a program of research that investigates men’s mental health and wellbeing and how it affects and is affected by family life. MAPP research is part of Deakin University's Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development.

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Kids? what men think

What do men in their late 20s and early 30s expect fatherhood will be like? And what do men with kids have to say about the realities of being a dad? Check out our latest video to hear a few points of view.

1 in 1o men project

The ‘1 in 10 Men project’ has been funded by the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund to study ways to reduce mental health problems among new fathers.

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FATHErhood Consortium

MAPP is a member of the Australian Fatherhood Research Consortium (AFRC). This collaboration of researchers, practitioners, and policy makers from around the country aims to advance the science of fatherhood.

The AFRC also produces the Fatherhood Bulletin. Click the link below to find out more.

COPING IN A PANDEMIC

Everyone has their own way of coping. Many MAPP men changed their pre-pandemic coping strategies to adapt to stressors of Covid-19. For some, but not all men, this was linked to better mental health. Read our study on coping and mental health by Dr Julianne Livingston.

NEED SOME SUPPORT?

If you're feeling down or struggling with life's challenges, it's a good idea to talk to someone. There are a number of services that are ready to support men and dads.

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