This paper reviews the empirical literature on the effects of institutionalization on young
children's development from the perspective of global child welfare practice and policy. It …

Despite a 60-plus–year history of international adoption (IA) placements, the body of
research exploring counseling and psychological interventions for those affected by IA is still …

This article examines the latest trends in intercountry adoption worldwide, based on data
from twenty-three receiving countries. Trends in the number of children sent by states of …

Despite the growing practice of international adoption over the past 60 years, the racial and
ethnic experiences of adopted youth are not well known. This study examined the …

The relationship between ethnic socialization by parents, peers, and ethnic identity
development was examined over a 7-year time span in a sample of 116 internationally …

We examined the mental health problems of Dutch young adult domestic adoptees (N= 75)
relative to Dutch non-adopted peers and Dutch international adoptees. We found small …

Tener hijos forma parte de las aspiraciones vitales de una amplia mayoría de personas y,
por tanto, constituye una dimensión importante de su bienestar. En el caso de España, la …

While many scholars and activists from multiple disciplines have reported on various
aspects of orphan policy and the international adoption industry, there has been little …

Intercountry adoption represents a significant component of international migration; in recent
years, up to 45,000 children have crossed borders annually as part of the intercountry …

While many scholars and activists from multiple disciplines have reported on various
aspects of orphan policy and the international adoption industry, there has been little …