Adoption.

Farr, Rachel H.; Grotevant, Harold D.

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“…Another hypothesis is that perhaps processes of identity development related to adoption for these children who present as TGNC also uniquely contribute to shaping their gender identity in ways that may be distinct from those for children who are not adopted (Miller, 2016;Schumer et al, 2017). Regardless, it is clear that, for children who are adopted and who are TGNC, support and affirmation are critical to their health and well-being (APA, 2015b; Edwards-Leeper, Leibowitz, & Sangganjanavanich, 2016;Farr & Grotevant, 2019).…”

Section: Conversations With Adoption Personnel: Locating the Rising Smentioning

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“…The reasons for this trend are not entirely clear. One hypothesis is that these TGNC children have parents who may be more likely to accept gender diversity (Miller, ; Schumer et al, ) or parents are more willing to seek outside support for their children (and indeed, adoptive parents have been found to be more likely to access psychological services for their children in the event of adjustment difficulties or mental and emotional health challenges; Farr & Grotevant, ). Another hypothesis is that perhaps processes of identity development related to adoption for these children who present as TGNC also uniquely contribute to shaping their gender identity in ways that may be distinct from those for children who are not adopted (Miller, ; Schumer et al, ).…”

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“…Many adoptive families are legally formed when parental rights are granted to the adoptive parents only after the termination or relinquishment of the biological parents' parental rights (Appell, ; Farr & Grotevant, ). These adoptions, which can be single or joint legal adoptions, are considered stranger adoptions, as the adoptive parents adopt children to whom they are not biologically related (Appell, ; Patterson, ).…”

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“…International adoptions are completed through private international adoption agencies, although this option has become increasingly difficult. There are tighter international regulations after the signing of The Hague Convention in 2008 (see Farr & Grotevant, ) and some countries such as China and Russia have established stricter requirements for eligibility as adoptive parents (i.e., many do not consider single, unmarried, or LGBTQ applicants; Joslin & Minter, ; Moyer & Goldberg, ; Park et al, ). Stranger adoptions can also be open or closed, ranging from fully disclosed adoptions with sharing of identifying information and/or contact between biological and adoptive family members to fully confidential adoptions with no identifying information shared, nor any contact (Farr & Grotevant, ).…”

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“…There are tighter international regulations after the signing of The Hague Convention in 2008 (see Farr & Grotevant, ) and some countries such as China and Russia have established stricter requirements for eligibility as adoptive parents (i.e., many do not consider single, unmarried, or LGBTQ applicants; Joslin & Minter, ; Moyer & Goldberg, ; Park et al, ). Stranger adoptions can also be open or closed, ranging from fully disclosed adoptions with sharing of identifying information and/or contact between biological and adoptive family members to fully confidential adoptions with no identifying information shared, nor any contact (Farr & Grotevant, ). Regardless of the type of stranger adoption, all prospective adoptive parents must go through a rigorous, time‐consuming, and (often) expensive process of application—involving home studies and criminal background checks—to be approved by the state as legal adoptive parents (Shapiro, ).…”

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Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Adoption Law

Farr¹,

Goldberg²

2018

Family Court Review

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The legal landscape surrounding adoption by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning/queer (LGBTQ) parents continues to be dynamic and variable across the United States, yet the topic is generally viewed favorably by Americans and increasing numbers of LGBTQ adults are becoming adoptive parents. In this essay, we explore intersections of sexual orientation, gender identity, and adoption law. We discuss connections between parenting (including adoption) and marriage rights, highlight the influence of varying legal contexts and discrimination for LGBTQ adults who pursue adoption (including case examples from Florida after the gay adoption ban was lifted), and incorporating the perspectives of adoption‐agency personnel working with LGBTQ clients.

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Goldberg²

2018

Family Court Review

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Adopted children who kill their adoptive parents: An examination through the lens of attachment theory

Hubbell

Heide

Wagers

2021

Behavioral Sci & The Law

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Adoptive parricide, the killing of adoptive parents by their adoptive children, is a phenomenon that garners much media attention but remains elusive in the extant literature. Previous studies on adoptive parricide have largely consisted of clinical case studies with limited theoretical explanations. The current study uses Bowlby's attachment theory as a theoretical framework to explore adoptive parricide. A content analysis was conducted of news sources to obtain data on adoptive parricide cases. Hypotheses were generated per attachment theory in the context of Heide's (2013b) parricide offender typology. Early adoptees (n = 27) were compared to late adoptees (n = 29) using Fisher's exact tests. Early adoptees were more likely to kill multiple victims, kill for selfish motives, be overindulged by adoptive parents, and not have limits set and enforced by adoptive parents. Late adoptees were more likely to report having been abused by their adoptive parents. The results were not consistent with attachment theory. Implications for the adoption process and adoptive parenting practices are presented.

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Adoption research, practice, and societal trends: Ten years of progress.

Wiley¹

2017

American Psychologist

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Adoption involves the legal transfer of parental rights and responsibilities from a child's birth parents to adults who will raise the child (Reitz & Watson, 1992). Research related to adoption has expanded over the past 10 years and has incorporated more focus on implications for practice and public policy. This expansion has reflected increased awareness of the lived experience of adopted individuals, in addition to that of adoptive families and birth or first parents and families, collectively known as the adoption kinship network (Grotevant & McRoy, 1998). Trends discussed included research and social trends or movements (2007-2017) since the publication of the final article in a series of articles in the psychological literature related to adoption in (Baden& Wiley, 2007; Lee, 2003; O'Brien & Zamostny, 2003; Wiley & Baden, 2005; Zamostny, O'Brien, Baden, & Wiley, 2003; Zamostny, Wiley, O'Brien, Lee, & Baden, 2003). This article summarizes the social trends and research related to adoption over the last 10 years, including longitudinal and meta-analytic studies, increased research and conceptualization of ethnic and racial identity development, research on microaggressions, and research on diverse adoptive families, including those with gay and lesbian parents. Social trends included increased knowledge related to Internet accessibility, genetic information, continued focus on openness, and viewing adoption through a more critical lens. Implications are discussed for the development of programs that enhance competence of mental health professionals and adoption professionals in adoption-competent practice. (PsycINFO Database Record

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Adoption.

Cited by 17 publications

References 63 publications

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Adoption Law

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Adoption Law

Adopted children who kill their adoptive parents: An examination through the lens of attachment theory

Adoption research, practice, and societal trends: Ten years of progress.

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