A Description of Attachment in Adoptive Parents and Adoptees in Romania During Early Adolescence.

This study is an assessment of different components of attachment for a sample of Romanian adoptees and their parents, both who participated in the project (n = 63). Results suggest that various aspects of the parent-child relationship in early adolescence is quite positive from both the adoptee and...

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Publicado en:Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal Vol. 33; no. 2; pp. 163 - 175
Autores principales: Groza, Victor, Muntean, Ana
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Springer Nature Apr2016
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Sumario:This study is an assessment of different components of attachment for a sample of Romanian adoptees and their parents, both who participated in the project (n = 63). Results suggest that various aspects of the parent-child relationship in early adolescence is quite positive from both the adoptee and adoptive parent perspective. However, almost half (46 %) of the adoptees were assessed as having insecure attachment. There are differences between all components of parental attachment and adoptee attachment security. Also, insecure attachment is more likely to occur with less optimal parenting style. Implications for social work practice and research are discussed.