Joining New Families: A Study of Adoption and Fostering in Middle ChildhoodWiley, 1998 - 266 páginas Joining New Families is based on a research study which followed 61 children who were placed, between 5 and 9 years old, with adoptive or permanent foster families. Most of the children had previously been maltreated. The study focused on the problems and strengths that these children brought to their new families; how the new families coped; and the factors associated with the placements becoming stable and secure. The authors provide a detailed presentation of the findings from this unique study and highlight the implications for policy and practice. Key factors examined include
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Aims Design Sampling and Methodology | 24 |
Outcomes After One Year in Placement | 35 |
The Childrens Backgrounds Health and Behaviour | 42 |
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12 months Adoption and Fostering agencies analysis assessment associated attachment attachment theory behavioural difficulties behavioural problems birth children birth family birth mothers birth parents carers Chapter children placed children's behaviour concern conduct conduct disorder differences disorder disruption emotional abuse emotional and behavioural established families ethnic experiences factors family constellations family placement fathers feelings Figure Fisher's exact test foster care frequently FSW service high level important interaction interview involved lack less level of FSW logistic regression majority maltreated measures ment older children overactive parental responsiveness parenting difficulties peer relationships permanent placement physical placed child placed children placement outcome placement stability poor post-placement pre-placement predictors preparation psychosocial questionnaire rated Raven's Progressive Matrices rejected children reported risk Rutter sample children scores sexual abuse siblings significant singleton placements social workers statistically significant stress Table teachers