Psychology

Lesbian and Heterosexual Preadoptive Couples' Openness to Transracial Adoption

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This study uses data from 147 White preadoptive couples (54 lesbian, 93 heterosexual) to examine adopters' subjective explanations for why they are open or not open to adopting transracially. Participant perceptions of racial-ethnic diversity in their communities and families, perceptions of family support or nonsupport, and attitudes about race were among the factors they cited as influencing their openness. These findings hold important implications for training and service delivery in transracial adoption. © 2009 American Psychological Association.

Publication Title

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Volume

79

Issue

1

First Page

103

Last Page

117

ISSN

0002-9432

DOI

10.1037/a0015354

Keywords

adoption, diversity, lesbian, qualitative, race

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