Introduction: In accordance with the “resilience paradigm”, this study was aimed at exploring the role of the parent-child relationship in supporting internationally adopted adolescents’ ability to develop a strong adoptive identity and a feeling of satisfaction with their own life. Methods: Participants were 105 Italian adopted adolescents (13–17 years) asked to complete a self-report questionnaire. Results: Results showed that adolescents generally feel fairly comfortable discussing adoption-related issues (especially with their mothers), have a medium-high level of adoptive identity, and appear to be quite satisfied with their life. Moreover, while adoptive identity mediates the association between openness in communication regarding adoption and adoptees’ well-being with mothers, father-child communication openness has a direct influence on well-being. Conclusions: Findings highlighted that the quality of mother-child and father-child relationship plays a crucial role in guiding the process of adoptees’ identity formation and influencing their well-being. Recommendations for professionals working with adoptive families were discussed.

Ranieri, S., Ferrari, L., Danioni, F. V., Canzi, E. C. R., Barni, P., Rosnati, R., Roman Rodriguez, M., Adoptees facing adolescence: What accounts for their psychological well-being?, <<JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE>>, 2021; 89 (1): 10-17. [doi:10.1016/j.adolescence.2021.03.005] [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/178945]

Adoptees facing adolescence: What accounts for their psychological well-being?

Ranieri, Sonia;Ferrari, Laura;Danioni, Francesca Vittoria;Canzi, Elena Camilla Rosa;Rosnati, Rosa;
2021

Abstract

Introduction: In accordance with the “resilience paradigm”, this study was aimed at exploring the role of the parent-child relationship in supporting internationally adopted adolescents’ ability to develop a strong adoptive identity and a feeling of satisfaction with their own life. Methods: Participants were 105 Italian adopted adolescents (13–17 years) asked to complete a self-report questionnaire. Results: Results showed that adolescents generally feel fairly comfortable discussing adoption-related issues (especially with their mothers), have a medium-high level of adoptive identity, and appear to be quite satisfied with their life. Moreover, while adoptive identity mediates the association between openness in communication regarding adoption and adoptees’ well-being with mothers, father-child communication openness has a direct influence on well-being. Conclusions: Findings highlighted that the quality of mother-child and father-child relationship plays a crucial role in guiding the process of adoptees’ identity formation and influencing their well-being. Recommendations for professionals working with adoptive families were discussed.
2021
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Ranieri, S., Ferrari, L., Danioni, F. V., Canzi, E. C. R., Barni, P., Rosnati, R., Roman Rodriguez, M., Adoptees facing adolescence: What accounts for their psychological well-being?, <<JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE>>, 2021; 89 (1): 10-17. [doi:10.1016/j.adolescence.2021.03.005] [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/178945]
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