1. Adoption in context: social change and openness -- 2. Openness in adoption: essential for children's well-being? -- 3. Policy, law and openness in adoption -- 4. The study: research issues, methods and sample characteristics -- 5. Preparation and planning for direct contact
Summary
Providing a comprehensive understanding of adoption issues and based on research with a large number of adoptive parents, children and birth relatives, the authors consider the impact of direct post-adoption contact on all concerned
Analysis
Adopted children - Family relationships
Birthparents
Adoptive parents
Adoption - Law and legislation - United States
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-195) and index
