APS
2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025
Adoptonomics: Financial Decision-Making in Adoption
- Sierra Mullins
Kennesaw State University, Department of Psychology - Nicole Wendt
Kennesaw State University - Stella Steinman
Kennesaw State University, Department of Psychology - Aubrey Cook
Kennesaw State University, Department of Psychology - Parker McCaig
Kennesaw State University, Department of Psychology - Courtney Everett
Kennesaw State University, Department of Psychology - Amelia Bennett
Kennesaw State University, Department of Psychology - Kayla Felton
Kennesaw State University, Department of Psychology - Joao Luiz Anthero Rosa
Kennesaw State University, Department of Psychology - Dr. Nicole Martin
Kennesaw State University, Department of Psychology
Abstract
This research focused on how families funded their adoptions and the attitudes surrounding each financial choice made. Data on the expenses involved in participants’ adoptions was collected through an international survey of parents who had adopted. Those utilizing outside funding held more positive attitudes towards others using fundraising avenues.
Decision Making
