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Conceptualizing Adoptive Parent Support Groups: A Mixed-Method Process

Conceptualizing Adoptive Parent Support Groups: A Mixed-Method Process Indubitably, the process of adopting a young person, no matter the context, can be challenging. To assist adoptive parents in coping with these challenges, entities (e.g., social service/adoption agencies, etc.) have historically fostered the development of support groups. Despite the intent of these efforts, many adoptive parent support groups utilize frameworks that are not congruent with meeting the needs of group participants. This paper examines the process for using Concept Mapping to conceptualize effective support groups based on the perspectives of adoptive parents in one southeastern state. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Adoption Quarterly Taylor & Francis

Conceptualizing Adoptive Parent Support Groups: A Mixed-Method Process

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Conceptualizing Adoptive Parent Support Groups: A Mixed-Method Process

Abstract

Indubitably, the process of adopting a young person, no matter the context, can be challenging. To assist adoptive parents in coping with these challenges, entities (e.g., social service/adoption agencies, etc.) have historically fostered the development of support groups. Despite the intent of these efforts, many adoptive parent support groups utilize frameworks that are not congruent with meeting the needs of group participants. This paper examines the process for using Concept Mapping to...
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Taylor & Francis
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© 2018 Taylor & Francis
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1544-452X
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1092-6755
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10.1080/10926755.2017.1387210
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Abstract

Indubitably, the process of adopting a young person, no matter the context, can be challenging. To assist adoptive parents in coping with these challenges, entities (e.g., social service/adoption agencies, etc.) have historically fostered the development of support groups. Despite the intent of these efforts, many adoptive parent support groups utilize frameworks that are not congruent with meeting the needs of group participants. This paper examines the process for using Concept Mapping to conceptualize effective support groups based on the perspectives of adoptive parents in one southeastern state.

Journal

Adoption Quarterly – Taylor & Francis

Published: Jan 2, 2018

Keywords: Adoption; support groups; concept mapping

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