Adopted Children and Their Grandparents: Views from three Generations
This study examined adoptive family relationships across three generations. A quantitative component involved 236 respondents, and interviews were conducted with children, parents and grandparents in six white British families. The analysis described grandparents as symbolising acceptance and approval within these families, alongside the cultural expectation that grandparents provide enjoyable relationships.
Limitations: The abstract does not identify the 236 respondents sufficiently to treat them as 236 adoptees. The qualitative component includes children’s evidence but also parents’ and grandparents’ perspectives. Six white British families cannot represent all adoptive family structures or cultures. Publication relationship: this research was published by BAAF or in its Adoption & Fostering journal, now associated with CoramBAAF, an adoption-sector organisation. Publication does not establish that the organisation conducted the research; readers may take the institutional relationship into account.
- Research type
- Mixed-methods study
- Source reviewed
- Abstract
- Peer reviewed
- Yes
- Age group
- Children
Study context and review
Age group as recorded: Children
Adoption context: Mixed adoption pathways
Programme: Pitcher three-generation adoptive family study
Institutional context: Adoption-sector advocacy/service organisation
Publication relationship: this research was published by BAAF or in its Adoption & Fostering journal, now associated with CoramBAAF, an adoption-sector organisation. Publication does not establish that the organisation conducted the research; readers may take the institutional relationship into account.
Relationship identified. Bibliographic relationships are not a bias or safety rating.
Topics: adoptee voice, belonging, grandparents, Relationships
Review scope: Source checked: Abstract. This does not imply full-text or independent human verification.
Country as recorded: United Kingdom
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