Dr. Elisha Marr & Dr. Emily Helder discuss research regarding religiosity and adoption. Dr. Marr outlines the findings from existing nationally representative datasets regarding the link between religious affiliation and likelihood of pursuing adoption, linking this with macro level trends such as the Evangelical orphan care movement. Dr. Helder then discusses research on religious motivation and religious meaning making among adoptive parents. Dr. Marr and Dr. Helder then identify challenges in discerning patterns in the research due to variability in research approach and also outline gaps in the existing research on this topic. They end by thinking through the implications for adoption agencies and adoption professionals. For a transcript and more information visit emilyhelder.com
9 Mar 2021
Marta Reinoso: International Adoption (Dubbed English)
Dr. Marta Reinoso outlines trends in international adoption in Spain and globally. She then moves on to discuss the role of attachment and bonding within the family system following international adoption, emphasizing the need for adoptees to develop both their individuality and belonging within the family. With greater emphasis in the field of adoption on contact and openness, Dr. Reinoso touches on this in the context of international adoptions and addresses search and reunion efforts among international adoptees. She also describes the importance of adoptive parents supporting the racial and ethnic identity development for their adopted children. Dr. Reinoso ends by highlighting the importance of communication about adoption within the family and the benefits of research centering the perspective of adoptees. For the Spanish with English subtitles version of this interview, visit: https://bit.ly/2FIoi0a (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__bit.ly_2FIoi0a&d=DwMF-g&c=4rZ6NPIETe-LE5i2KBR4rw&r=TlocwelF7gqzjsKPnHMsyTqOqNDmCceHFx80VB8BGJQ&m=xudywuUF-mkwpGcv63ADfgbppw_e87HQZ9UoqdzE9aY&s=lKrLoLMMUcgNQZ0jPXO3PO0q2tzHzO1euCmfqmyw94Y&e=). For a transcript and more information visit: emilyhelder.com.
22 Feb 2021
Amy Whitesel: The Early Growth and Development Study
Dr. Amy Whitesel describes the work that she and her colleagues in the Early Growth and Development Study have been conducting. The EGDS is a longitudinal study that includes birth/first families, adopted individuals and their adoptive parents. Dr. Whitesel begins by outlining the design and goals of the EGDS, discussing ways that their study has provided a window into the complex interactions between genes and environment and their impact on child development. Additionally, because of the adoption design, the EGDS allows the team to examine a number of research questions related to the experiences of birth/first families, adopted persons, and adoptive families. Dr. Whitesel highlights some of the ways that their findings push against stereotypes and simplistic narratives about members of the adoptive kinship network and describes future plans for the EGDS as the adopted persons included in the study now approach adolescence and early adulthood. For more information and a transcript visit: emilyhelder.com
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