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Differences between fathers with joint custody and noncustodial fathers
1Department of Family and Child Development, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg.
The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|April 1, 1992
Summary
Divorced fathers with joint custody see children more often and report higher satisfaction than those without custody. Joint custody fathers also tend to have higher education levels, impacting paternal involvement.
Area of Science:
- Family Law
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Divorce significantly impacts parental roles and child custody arrangements.
- Understanding fathers' experiences in different custody situations is crucial for child welfare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare divorced fathers with joint custody versus those without custody.
- To identify differences in visitation frequency, custody satisfaction, and education levels.
Main Methods:
- Utilized self-reported data from 212 divorced fathers.
- Compared outcomes between fathers with joint custody and fathers without custody.
Main Results:
- Fathers with joint custody reported more frequent contact with their children.
- Joint custody fathers expressed greater satisfaction with their custody arrangements.
- Fathers with joint custody had higher educational attainment compared to those without custody.
Conclusions:
- Joint custody arrangements appear to foster greater paternal involvement and satisfaction.
- Educational attainment may correlate with custody arrangements for divorced fathers.
- Findings have implications for child support policies and promoting positive father-child relationships post-divorce.