APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Maternal Choices and Outcomes in International Adoption
- Breanna Barfield
Kennesaw State University - Moriah Boynton
Kennesaw State University - Rachel Zimmerman
Kennesaw State University - Lexi Kinard
Kennesaw State University - Danielle Podolin
Kennesaw State University - Nicole Martin
Kennesaw State University
Abstract
We examined choices made by 473 internationally adopting parents. Parents that specified a choice in age, sex of child, and ethnicity of child reported less satisfaction a year after they adopted. Some level of regret was reported by those adopting non-special needs children. Support for most families decreased post- adoption.
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