6. Ethnic Identity Formation

Pinderhughes, Ellen E.; Matthews, Jessica; Zhang, Xian

doi:10.7312/fong17254-009

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“…• Regarding ethnic and racial identity, the benefits of a stronger ethnic identity have been associated with greater psychological well-being (Basow, Lilley, Bookwala, & McGillicuddy-DeLisi, 2008). Children raised in "color-blind" adoptive homes, or ADOPTION IN THE SERVICE OF CHILD PROTECTION 23 homes where parents who may acknowledge race differences fail to discuss them, can be unprepared for the discrimination they may encounter when entering the broader world as teenagers and adults (e.g., Ferrari, Rosnati, Canzi, Ballerini, & Ranieri, 2017;Pinderhughes, Matthews & Zhang, 2016).…”

Section: Adoption In the Service Of Child Protection 21mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Regarding ethnic and racial identity, the benefits of a stronger ethnic identity have been associated with greater psychological well-being (Basow, Lilley, Bookwala, & McGillicuddy-DeLisi, 2008). Children raised in “color-blind” adoptive homes or in homes where parents may acknowledge race differences but fail to discuss them can be unprepared for the discrimination they may encounter when entering the broader world as teenagers and adults (e.g., Ferrari, Rosnati, Canzi, Ballerini, & Ranieri, 2017; Pinderhughes, Matthews, & Zhang, 2016). Regarding adoptive identity, adolescents adopted domestically as infants by same-race parents varied considerably in their paths to adoptive identity: Around 50% paid little or no attention to adoption issues, 30% showed high levels of exploration and positive feelings about adoption, and around 20% showed considerable exploration and high negative affect about adoption (Dunbar & Grotevant, 2004).…”

Section: Postadoption Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Adoption in the service of child protection: An international interdisciplinary perspective.

Palacios

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Brodzinsky

et al. 2019

Psychology, Public Policy, and Law

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Existing over many centuries, adoption has been challenged in recent years by evidence about practices that do not respond to the principles, ethics and laws under which it should be enacted. Written from a multidisciplinary and international perspective, this article outlines the place of adoption in the child protection system, as well as its core elements of permanence and stability. Recent demographic changes in adoption throughout the world are first examined. The negative consequences of children's exposure to early adversities and the post-adoption developmental trajectory of adopted people are also summarized. The focus of the argument is that adoption provides a legitimate model for the alternative care of children if undertaken within a rights and ethics framework that emphasizes children's best interests, as set out in international conventions and national laws. Implications for adoption policy and practice are presented.

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Section: Adoption In the Service Of Child Protection 21mentioning

confidence: 99%