Title
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
Recommended Citation
Berge, Jerica M.; Mendenhall, Tai J.; Wrobel, Gretchen M.; Grotevant, Harold D.; and McRoy, Ruth G., "Adolescents' feelings about openness in adoption: Implications for adoption agencies" (2006). Psychology Faculty Publications. 12.
https://spark.bethel.edu/psychology-faculty/12