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

Print

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

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