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The transition to adoptive parenthood: A pilot study of parents adopting in Ontario, Canada
- Source :
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Children & Youth Services Review . Apr2010, Vol. 32 Issue 4, p604-610. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Abstract: Research indicates that the transition to adoptive parenthood can be challenging for many adoptive parents, but that the provision of post-placement services may mitigate these challenges. However, little is known about the specific post-placement service needs of adoptive parents during this transition. This paper describes a pilot project from Ontario, Canada which sought to explore the support needs of adoptive parents in the post-placement period. Eight semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine newly placed adoptive parents. Eight of the nine participants were married; two had adopted internationally, five had adopted through the public system in Ontario and the remaining participant utilized private adoption. Through our analysis of the data, we identified two meta-themes: a) challenges and b) facilitators accompanying the transition to adoptive parenthood. Grounded theory methodology was used to develop these themes into a conceptual framework describing the transition to adoptive parenthood. This framework posits that each parent negotiates a particular set of challenges and facilitators associated with their specific adoption experience. In future, this framework can become a tool to assist adoptive parents and practitioners to proactively identify and address potential challenges during the transition to parenthood. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01907409
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Children & Youth Services Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 47954133
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2009.12.007