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Open Adoption of Infants: Adoptive Parents' Perceptions of Advantages and Disadvantages.

Posted July 15th, 2007 by dawn

Authors:

Siegel, Deborah H.

Source:

Social Work, Volume 38, Issue 1, p.15-23 (1993)

URL:

http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/recordDetail?accno=EJ482889

Abstract:

Conducted qualitative study of adoptive parents' (n=21 couples) reactions to recent open adoptions of their infants. Findings indicated overwhelmingly positive feelings about open adoption. Respondents often noted that issue of openness was eclipsed by other concerns: coping with infertility, finding a baby, dealing with personnel, and dealing with lifelong issues present in all adoptive families.