Journal article
Adaptation to Parenthood During the Post-Adoption Period: A Review of the Literature
Abstract
Substantial research has been conducted on new parents’ adjustment during the transition to biological parenthood. However, very little is known about adjustment experiences during the transition to adoptive parenthood. Such information could assist in creating support systems for adoptive parents similar to those that currently exist for biological parents. A systematic literature review was conducted to examine individual and relational …
Authors
McKay K; Ross LE; Goldberg AE
Journal
Adoption Quarterly, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 125–144
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
May 28, 2010
DOI
10.1080/10926755.2010.481040
ISSN
1092-6755