The adopted child / David Brodzinsky, Jesus Palacios.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brodzinsky, David, author.

Palacios, Jesus, author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in child development, 2632-9948.

Cambridge elements. Elements in child development, 2632-9948

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adopted children--Psychology.

Adopted children.

Adoptees--Psychology.

Adoptees.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (77 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2023.

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.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 18 Dec 2023).

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781009339216

1009339214

9781009339179

1009339176

9781009339193

1009339192