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Adult Adoptees’ Perspectives on Adoption: A South African Perspective

Adult Adoptees’ Perspectives on Adoption: A South African Perspective Abstract This qualitative study explored perspectives on adoption of 12 searching adult adoptees. A thematic analysis resulted in four meta-themes: (1) Optimistic adoption views, beliefs and values, (2) the integral role of the adoptive family in adoption, (3+) the effects of adoption, and (4) perceptions of adoption in society. These findings indicate that adoption is a good alternative to substitute, foster or institutional care. All participants believed in the positive nature of adoption and the possibility of positive adoption outcomes. However, a positive adoption experience may be dependent on the adoptees’ access to their biological history, the absence of abuse, and open communication about adoption. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Adoption Quarterly Taylor & Francis

Adult Adoptees’ Perspectives on Adoption: A South African Perspective

Langenhoven, Cherith; Greeff, Abraham P.
Adoption Quarterly , Volume 25 (3): 27 – Jul 3, 2022
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Adult Adoptees’ Perspectives on Adoption: A South African Perspective

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Abstract This qualitative study explored perspectives on adoption of 12 searching adult adoptees. A thematic analysis resulted in four meta-themes: (1) Optimistic adoption views, beliefs and values, (2) the integral role of the adoptive family in adoption, (3+) the effects of adoption, and (4) perceptions of adoption in society. These findings indicate that adoption is a good alternative to substitute, foster or institutional care. All participants believed in the positive nature of adoption...
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10.1080/10926755.2021.1976334
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Abstract

Abstract This qualitative study explored perspectives on adoption of 12 searching adult adoptees. A thematic analysis resulted in four meta-themes: (1) Optimistic adoption views, beliefs and values, (2) the integral role of the adoptive family in adoption, (3+) the effects of adoption, and (4) perceptions of adoption in society. These findings indicate that adoption is a good alternative to substitute, foster or institutional care. All participants believed in the positive nature of adoption and the possibility of positive adoption outcomes. However, a positive adoption experience may be dependent on the adoptees’ access to their biological history, the absence of abuse, and open communication about adoption.

Journal

Adoption Quarterly – Taylor & Francis

Published: Jul 3, 2022

Keywords: Adult adoptees; adoption disclosure; communicative openness; searching adoptees

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