Child Adjustment in Joint Physical Custody Versus Sole Custody: A Meta-Analytic Review
@article{Baude2016ChildAI, title={Child Adjustment in Joint Physical Custody Versus Sole Custody: A Meta-Analytic Review}, author={Amandine Baude and Jessica Pearson and Sylvie Drapeau}, journal={Journal of Divorce \& Remarriage}, year={2016}, volume={57}, pages={338 - 360} }
ABSTRACT A meta-analysis was conducted to compare the adjustment of children in joint and sole custody. The studies included here defined joint custody as a proportion of time spent by children in each home ranging from a one-third time division (70%/30%) to an equal share (50%/50%). The overall results of the 19 selected studies revealed better outcomes for children in joint custody, with a weak effect size (d = .109). Moreover, this association was moderated by the amount of time that…
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