Grief Issues and Positive Aspects Associated with International Adoption.

Trolley, Barbara C.

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ERIC Number: EJ519404

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Publication Date: 1995

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Grief Issues and Positive Aspects Associated with International Adoption.

Trolley, Barbara C.

Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, v30 n4 p257-68 1994-95

International adoption and areas of losses and gains are described with respect to biological parent, adopted child, and adoptive parent in terms of the individual and the relationship between individuals. Deficits and benefits specific to donor and recipient countries are addressed as well as bereavement issues inherent in the process. (JBJ)

Descriptors: Adopted Children, Adoption, Adoptive Parents, Biological Parents, Child Welfare, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Emotional Experience, Emotional Problems, Family Characteristics, Grief, Individual Characteristics, Interpersonal Relationship, Placement, Transracial Adoption

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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