Perceptions of Adults Adopted as Children: Implications for Family Counselors

Lee Duemer; Janet Froeschle Hicks; Janna Brendle

doi:10.1177/1066480716663203

Perceptions of Adults Adopted as Children: Implications for Family Counselors

Lee Duemer, Janet Froeschle Hicks, Janna Brendle

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This qualitative phenomenological study investigated the experiences of adults adopted as children. Individual and follow-up interviews were conducted with four participants. We identified six primary themes related to family experience and a better understanding of adopted children, adults as well as special issues that might be considered in family counseling. Implications for counselors are discussed in this article.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	335-343
Number of pages	9
Journal	Family Journal
Volume	24
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1066480716663203
State	Published - Oct 1 2016

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adopted children
adoptive parents

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