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Secrecy within adoptive families and its impact on adult adoptees

Year: 2007
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: As part of a larger study, 144 adult adoptees completed a survey that included a number of background items and standardised questionnaires. Of most relevance to this article was an item that tapped the adoptive family’s \nattitude towards discussing the topic of adoption, with responses ranging from open and honest discussion through to secrecy. Attachment and parental bonding were also assessed.
Language: English
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W49673449
FWCI: 0.858
Cites: 7
Cited by: 12
Related to: 10