Maternal Versus Joint Custody: Children's Postseparation Experiences and Adjustment

摘要: The present study compares the experiences and adjustment of children in joint maternal custody arrangements. subjects were 133 who had experienced parental separation within past 30 months ranged age from 8 to 15 years. Children interviewed about their recent divorce-related completed questionnaires that assessed anxiety, depression, self-esteem, hostility. Parents also a questionnaire children's behavior problems. arrangements reported significantly greater number positive than (p <.05). No differences child symptomatology occurred across arrangements; however, higher levels self-esteem <. 05) more weekly contact with parent whom they did not primarily reside 05). importance research on effects various for the...