Adolescents' feelings about openness in adoption: Implications for adoption agencies

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Adoption research commonly uses parents' reports of satisfaction when examining openness in adoption arrangements. This qualitative study aimed to fill a gap in the adoption research by using adolescents' voices to gain a better understanding of their adoption experiences. Adopted adolescents (n = 152) were interviewed concerning their satisfaction with the openness in their adoption arrangements with their birthmothers. Results and implications from this study may affect how adoption agencies work with adopted adolescents and their families, and may influence a broader understanding of the recent trend toward open adoption arrangements.

Department(s)

Psychology

Publication Title

Child Welfare

Volume

85

Issue

6

First Page

1011

Last Page

1039

Publication Date

11-1-2006

ISSN

00094021

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