APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

Maternal Choices and Outcomes in International Adoption

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Developmental

  • 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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