A higher prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) has been found among adopted children. This condition may pose significant challenges for their parents, potentially affecting their mental health. This study explored risk factors (parental stress) and protective factors (partner and friend support) associated with the mental health of 43 adoptive mothers of children with FASD. The results revealed that more than half of the mothers exhibited depressive symptoms above the clinical threshold. Parental stress is identified as a risk factor, while partner support, but not friend support, emerged as a protective factor. The need for targeted interventions is discussed.
La Fico, G. C., Ferrari, L., Ranieri, S., Crocco, M., Bazzo, S., Riscica, P., Rosnati, R., Parenting Adopted Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Risk and Protective Factors, <<ADOPTION QUARTERLY>>, 2025; N/A (N/A): 1-19. [doi:10.1080/10926755.2025.2583535] [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/325338]
Parenting Adopted Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Risk and Protective Factors
La Fico, Giuliana Concetta
Primo
;Ferrari, LauraSecondo
;Ranieri, Sonia;Rosnati, RosaUltimo
2025
Abstract
A higher prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) has been found among adopted children. This condition may pose significant challenges for their parents, potentially affecting their mental health. This study explored risk factors (parental stress) and protective factors (partner and friend support) associated with the mental health of 43 adoptive mothers of children with FASD. The results revealed that more than half of the mothers exhibited depressive symptoms above the clinical threshold. Parental stress is identified as a risk factor, while partner support, but not friend support, emerged as a protective factor. The need for targeted interventions is discussed.
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