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Series:   Elements in Child Development

The Adopted Child

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 December 2023

David Brodzinsky  and
Jesus Palacios
David Brodzinsky
Affiliation:
Rutgers University
Jesus Palacios
Affiliation:
University of Seville

Summary

This Element overviews recent research on children's adjustment to adoption and its relevance for key questions addressed in developmental science. First, a historical perspective on trends in adoption practice and adoptive family life is offered. Second, research on children's adjustment to adoption is reviewed, including the impact of early adversity on their development, as well as biological and social factors related to their recovery from adversity. Third, factors impacting adoptive identity development are examined, followed by research on open adoption and adoption by sexual minority adults. Fourth, different types of postadoption support and services that facilitate family stability and children's emotional well-being are analyzed. Finally, conclusions are drawn, and recommendations for future research and practice are offered.
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adoptionadoption adjustmentrecovery from early adversityadoptive identitypostadoption support and services
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Series: Elements in Child Development
Online ISBN: 9781009339193
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication: 01 February 2024

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