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Adoption satisfaction of Black adopted children

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  • Gillum, Nerissa
  • O'Brien, Marion

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The purpose of this study was to learn of Black adopted children's adoption adjustment by investigating their beliefs about adoption, spirituality, family support, and their attributions in relation to their beliefs about adoption satisfaction. In addition, their characteristics and birth family and foster care experiences were examined. Fifty-six children who were adopted at older ages (3Â years to 11Â years) from the public foster care system participated. Children who believed they were more spiritual and those who believed they had more family support reported being more satisfied with their adoptions. Suggestions are to provide children with opportunities to support their spirituality and involvement with mentors from the time they enter foster care to post-adoption.

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  • Gillum, Nerissa & O'Brien, Marion, 2010. "Adoption satisfaction of Black adopted children," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 32(12), pages 1656-1663, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:32:y:2010:i:12:p:1656-1663
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