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Joint custody: parental problems and satisfactions.

B Rothberg

    Family Process
    |March 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Joint custody allows both divorced parents to share child-rearing responsibilities. This research explores parental experiences, highlighting unique challenges and rewards for mothers and fathers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Family Law
    • Child Psychology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Joint custody is an increasingly common post-divorce arrangement.
    • It allows both parents significant involvement in children's lives.
    • This model offers parents personal and familial freedom.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine joint custody from the parents' viewpoint.
    • To identify key issues, problems, and satisfactions.
    • To highlight sex differences in the joint custody experience.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative research approach.
    • Exploration of parental perspectives on joint custody.
    • Analysis of reported problems and satisfactions.

    Main Results:

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    • Joint custody presents distinct challenges and rewards for parents.
    • Significant sex differences were observed in parental experiences.
    • Parental satisfaction is linked to specific aspects of shared parenting.

    Conclusions:

    • Joint custody is a viable co-parenting strategy with unique parental considerations.
    • Understanding sex differences is crucial for optimizing joint custody arrangements.
    • Further research should explore long-term outcomes for children and parents.