• DOI:10.1080/10502556.2016.1185203
• Corpus ID: 147782279

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}
}

• Amandine Baude, J. Pearson, S. Drapeau
• Published 27 June 2016
• Psychology
• Journal of Divorce & Remarriage

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 children spent with their 2 parents. Other moderation analyses conducted on the methodological characteristics of the studies and the characteristics of the samples were not significant. The descriptive data drawn from this meta-analysis were used to identify the studies’ limitations. Recommendations for future research in the area are discussed.