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Fathers, mothers and marriages: What shapes adoption conversations in families with young adopted children?

Author(s):

Freeark, K., Rosenblum, K. L., Hus, V., Root, B. L.

Release Date:

11 Oct 2008

Title of Publication:

Adoption Quarterly

Volume:

11

Issue:

1

Pages:

1-23

DOI:

10.1080/10926750802291393

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Fathers, mothers and marriages: What shapes adoption conversations in families with young adopted children?

Abstract/Summary:

We explored factors that influence parental involvement in adoption dialogues in 66 internationally adoptive, heterosexual couples with 4- to 7-year old children. Correlates of adoption involvement varied by parent sex. Mothers were more involved in talking about adoption than fathers, but adoption involvement was also correlated within couples. Emphasis on the difference between biological versus adoptive parenting, quality of the marital relationship, and child characteristics were differentially associated with maternal and paternal involvement. Findings suggest an intricate interplay between the marital and co-parental dynamics that shape the early communication process within adoptive families.

Status:

Published

CHGD Member(s):

Freeark, Kristine, Ph.D.

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