Reunion of adoptees with biological parents: Consequences on the relationship with adoptive parents
Date of Publication
1998
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Abstract/Summary
The present study attempted to identify the trends that occur in the relationship of an adopted person towards his or her adoptive parents after a reunion with the biological parents. Data were gathered qualitatively through in-depth interview. Ten non-relative adopted adults ranging from age eighteen to fifty and has met their biological parents participated in the study. Six out of ten cases resulted to a positive change in the relationship towards adoptive parents after meeting the biological parents, while four out of ten cases resulted to a no change in their relationship. Six aspects of a relationship were identified namely: (1) openness, (2) honesty, (3) support, (4) reassurance, (5) gratitude, and (6) affection.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU08620
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
89 numb. leaves ; Computer print-out.
Keywords
Adoptees; Birthparents; Children, Adopted; Reunions; Parent and child
Recommended Citation
Dela Rosa, E., Hsu, W., & Inciong, L. (1998). Reunion of adoptees with biological parents: Consequences on the relationship with adoptive parents. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/6178