Wkraczanie młodych dorosłych w ojcostwo w czasie pandemii COVID-19

For the last several decades, psychologists have been paying attention to changes in Polish family model and transformation of father’s role within it. These are processes that were also significantly affected by COVID-19 pandemic. The objective research was understand how young men awaiting birth their first child experience fatherhood this time crisis. Seven semi-structured interviews conducted with aged 26–35. Their transcripts subject Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). results showed pandemic took away opportunity act areas previously available fathers from participants. At same time, gave them new where they could fulfil themselves as fathers. Despite limited access prenatal care services, participants got a chance be more present unborn child’s life. Moreover, active at stage waiting for birth.