Time-out under scrutiny: examining the relationships among the discipline strategy time-out, child well-being and attachment and exposure to adversity

Survey study of parents examining time-out, child well-being and attachment. Appropriately implemented time-out was associated with better child mental health and attachment, including among children exposed to adversity; only inappropriate use (e.g., long durations, harsh or scary settings) was linked to worse outcomes. Cross-sectional, self-report.