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A Review and Reformulation of Adoptive Relationships from an Attachment Perspective

A Review and Reformulation of Adoptive Relationships from an Attachment Perspective From an attachment perspective, the formation and maintenance of adoptive relationships involve many atypical events and circumstances for both adoptive parents and adopted persons. The present analysis reviews the existing theoretical and empirical literature on several of these issues and examines the utility of conceptualizing them from an attachment perspective, focusing in particular on Bartholomew's (1990) categorical model of attachment styles. Inferences regarding the impact of attachment status (both for those who adopt and for those who have been adopted) on interpersonal and family functioning are formulated and critical areas in need of further research are outlined. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Adoption Quarterly Taylor & Francis

A Review and Reformulation of Adoptive Relationships from an Attachment Perspective

Edens, John F.; Cavell, Timothy A.
Adoption Quarterly , Volume 3 (2): 28 – Dec 1, 1999
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A Review and Reformulation of Adoptive Relationships from an Attachment Perspective

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From an attachment perspective, the formation and maintenance of adoptive relationships involve many atypical events and circumstances for both adoptive parents and adopted persons. The present analysis reviews the existing theoretical and empirical literature on several of these issues and examines the utility of conceptualizing them from an attachment perspective, focusing in particular on Bartholomew's (1990) categorical model of attachment styles. Inferences regarding the impact of...
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10.1300/J145v03n02_04
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Abstract

From an attachment perspective, the formation and maintenance of adoptive relationships involve many atypical events and circumstances for both adoptive parents and adopted persons. The present analysis reviews the existing theoretical and empirical literature on several of these issues and examines the utility of conceptualizing them from an attachment perspective, focusing in particular on Bartholomew's (1990) categorical model of attachment styles. Inferences regarding the impact of attachment status (both for those who adopt and for those who have been adopted) on interpersonal and family functioning are formulated and critical areas in need of further research are outlined.

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Adoption Quarterly – Taylor & Francis

Published: Dec 1, 1999

Keywords: Attachment; interpersonal relationships; literature review; coping styles

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