The Influence of Motherhood Ideology on Child Custody Rulings: An Empirical Analysis Study Using SPSS and Qualitative Case Analysis

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This research aims to empirically uncover how motherhood ideology influences child custody rulings in Korean courts.
Analyzed legal definitions and constructs of motherhood in South Korean law.
Performed sociological analysis of the societal formation of motherhood ideology in Korea.
Conducted quantitative and qualitative analyses on 98 Korean court custody rulings, examining gender-biased language and reasoning.
Mothers are favored as custodians in decision-making, with higher rates of selection compared to fathers.
As economic power is positively mentioned, the likelihood of fathers being chosen increases significantly.
Younger children's ages positively correlate with mothers being selected, revealing the dual influence of economic factors and age on custody decisions.

Empirical analysis of motherhood ideology effects on custody decisions, indicating persistent gender biases in Korean courts.

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Kim et al. (2026) studied this question.

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