Perceptions of Adults Adopted as Children: Implications for Family Counselors. (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Duemer, Lee; Hicks, Janet Froeschle; Brendle, Janna
• Is Part Of: Family journal. Volume 24:Number 4(2016:Oct.)
• Page Start: 335
• Page End: 343
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: adopted children -- adoptive parents; Family psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Marital psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Family counseling -- Periodicals; Marriage counseling -- Periodicals; 616.8915605
• DOI: 10.1177/1066480716663203
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1066-4807

Abstract

This qualitative phenomenological study investigated the experiences of adults adopted as children. Individual and follow-up interviews were conducted with four participants. We identified six primary themes related to family experience and a better understanding of adopted children, adults as well as special issues that might be considered in family counseling. Implications for counselors are discussed in this article.