Adoption Quarterly
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the Complexities of Adoption in Society
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Adoption Outcomes and Experiences:
Research focusing on the psychological, social, and educational outcomes for adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth families, including studies on identity development, attachment styles, and mental health across different demographics. - Cultural and Racial Dynamics in Adoption:
Exploration of the complexities surrounding transracial and transnational adoptions, including ethnic and racial socialization, cultural identity, and the unique challenges faced by adoptees from diverse backgrounds. - Adoption Communication and Openness:
Studies examining communication practices in adoptive families, including openness about adoption, searching for birth families, and the implications of these practices on family dynamics and individual identity. - Intervention and Support Programs:
Evaluation and analysis of various therapeutic and educational programs aimed at supporting adoptive families, including training for adoptive parents and interventions designed to improve family functioning and relationships. - Ethical Considerations in Adoption:
Critical analyses of ethical issues surrounding adoption practices, including informed consent, the role of professionals, and the impact of policy on the lives of adopted individuals and their families.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Adoption:
An increasing focus on how various identities (e.g., race, gender, sexual orientation) interact within the adoption context, particularly studies examining the experiences of LGBTQ adoptees and the implications of intersectional identities on belonging and identity development. - Mental Health and Well-being:
A growing emphasis on the mental health challenges faced by adoptees and their families, including studies on trauma, emotional well-being, and the psychosocial impacts of adoption, indicating a recognition of the importance of mental health support in adoption. - Adoption in the Context of Global Issues:
Research addressing the implications of global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, on adoption practices and support systems, highlighting the need for adaptive strategies in response to changing societal conditions. - Adoption Communication Practices:
Emerging interest in how adoptive families communicate about adoption and the impact of these practices on relationships and identity, with a focus on openness and the search for biological family members. - Ethical Practices and Policies:
A rising trend in examining the ethical dimensions of adoption, including the implications of direct-to-consumer genetic testing and the need for ethical guidelines in contemporary adoption practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Adoption Models:
Research centered on conventional adoption practices, such as closed adoptions, has decreased in favor of studies that explore more open and communicative models, reflecting a broader societal shift towards transparency in adoption. - Focus on Domestic Adoption:
While domestic adoption remains important, there has been a noticeable reduction in studies specifically addressing domestic adoption in favor of a broader exploration of transnational and transracial adoptions, indicating a growing interest in global adoption dynamics. - Adoption and Infertility:
The intersection of infertility experiences and adoption has seen a decline, possibly due to an increased focus on the experiences of adopted individuals and their unique challenges, rather than the motivations of adoptive parents. - Generalized Adoption Policies:
Research that broadly addresses adoption policies without specific case studies or context has become less frequent, as there is a trend towards more nuanced and context-specific analyses of adoption practices.
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