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Peer reviewedSpencer, Marietta E. – Child Welfare, 1979
Clarifies and defines various terms used in the language of adoption. (CM)
Descriptors: Adopted Children, Adoption, Emotional Response, Language Usage
Peer reviewedBaran, Annette; Pannor, Reuben – Future of Children, 1993
Examines the psychological and emotional effects of confidential adoption on birthparents, adoptees, and adoptive parents. Discusses some of the advantages of open adoption, which allows the birthparents and adoptive parents to have at least some contact before the adoption. (MDM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adoption, Biological Parents, Children
