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ERIC Number: EJ955933
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-1052-2158
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In Their Own Words: Adopted Persons' Experiences of Adoption Disclosure and Discussion in Their Families
Wydra, Maria; O'Brien, Karen M.; Merson, Erica S.
Journal of Family Social Work, v15 n1 p62-77 2012
This study explored adoption disclosure in a sample of 18 adult adoptees who were adopted as infants. A qualitative analysis of semistructured interviews with adoptees was used to learn about participants' experiences of adoption disclosure. The majority always knew they were adopted, were able to talk openly with parents about adoption, and had positive feelings related to learning about their adoption. Those who were dissatisfied with their disclosures reported that their parents were uncomfortable with discussing adoption and withheld information. Based on the findings, suggestions are provided for parents and adoption professionals on ways to improve the management of the disclosure process. (Contains 1 table.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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