Jean Luyt
Biographic Data
| ID | 3792925 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jean Luyt |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jean |
| FAMILY NAME | Luyt |
| SIGNATURE | LUYT J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Stellenbosch University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1162-2812 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Adoption process in South Africa
Identity Development in Transracial Adoptive Families in South Africa
This research reports on the attitudes towards, experiences, and practices of identity development of transracial adoptive families in South Africa. Identity development is a significant developmental task for everyone. Integrating the many aspects of identity is particularly challenging for adopted children, especially those who are adopted transracially. Being part of a transracial adoptive family does not only impact on adoptees, but it also i…
Identity Development in Transracial Adoptive Families in South Africa
This research reports on the attitudes towards, experiences, and practices of identity development of transracial adoptive families in South Africa. Identity development is a significant developmental task for everyone. Integrating the many aspects of identity is particularly challenging for adopted children, especially those who are adopted transracially. Being part of a transracial adoptive family does not only impact on adoptees, but it also i…
Relationships Within the Transracially Adopted Child’s Biological Family in South Africa
Socio-economic and cultural circumstances in South Africa impact on why people place children for adoption, and affect the attitudes towards the biological family, as well as communication and contact between the adoptive and biological families. No research on contact between adoptive and biological families of transracial adoptees has been conducted in South Africa. This exploratory research investigated the attitudes towards biological family …
“I’ve Really Let Go of the Language Thing.”
In South Africa, transracial adoption could result in the loss of birth language for the adopted child. Language is an important part of racial and cultural identity in South Africa. Not being able to speak a local African language causes Black African transracial adoptees to be judged by outsiders. Lack of fluency in an appropriate language limits social circles associated with biological family and makes reunion more complex. Many transracial a…
Transracial adoption practice in South Africa
Transracial adoption (TRA) represents the largest number of non‐disclosed adoptions in South Africa but remains under researched. This exploratory research investigates practices in the Western Cape, via semi‐structured interviews with adoption social workers and magistrates. Thematic analysis of data revealed the following themes: knowledge and attitudes towards the legal/policy framework of TRA; influences on placement decisions; preparation be…
Documentary analysis of the legal and policy framework of transracial adoption in South Africa
Transracial adoption was legalized in South Africa through legislative reform as South Africa moved into a post‐apartheid era of non‐racialism. Transracial adoption offers one option of placement for Black children in need of alternative care. However, adoption continues to face obstacles to implementation, including cultural obstacles which impact on placement of Black African children. This paper reports on adoption statistics on national adopt…
Motivations to Adopt Transracially in South Africa
Motivation to adopt transracially is under-researched in the South African context. This paper reports on qualitative psycho-social research, using the life stage model to investigate motivation to adopt in 26 transracially adoptive families, interviewed in focus groups and family interviews. Results indicate that the decision to adopt is complex, and influenced by opportunities and obstacles. Both parent- and child-centered motivations, as well …
Implementation of Adoption in South Africa
In South Africa adoption as a form of alternative care had decreased despite a supportive legal and policy environment. This qualitative exploratory study explored adoption policy implementation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with four social workers and two magistrates implementing adoption in the Western Cape. Data were thematically analysed using Lipsky’s theory of street-level bureaucracy. Results indicate significant problems in …
A Systematic Review of Empirical Research on Transracial Adoption in South Africa
Transracial adoption is a relatively new and controversial practice in South Africa. We undertook a systematic review of empirical research by adhering to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guideline. A comprehensive literature search was conducted on research, both peer-reviewed and unpublished academic work, between January 1991 and April 2021. We report on the scientific nature, rigour, quality and scope of …
Transracial Adoption
Transracial adoption (TRA) has been practised and researched in wealthy industrialized countries for decades, but there is limited literature about this practice in low- and middle-income countries like South Africa, where it is an uncommon and relatively new practice. Transracial adoption is heavily influenced by the context in which it occurs. Particular contextual features make South Africa well placed to showcase a different form of transraci…
Transracial Adoption
Transracial adoption (TRA) has been practised and researched in wealthy industrialized countries for decades, but there is limited literature about this practice in low- and middle-income countries like South Africa, where it is an uncommon and relatively new practice. Transracial adoption is heavily influenced by the context in which it occurs. Particular contextual features make South Africa well placed to showcase a different form of transraci…
Documentary analysis of the legal and policy framework of transracial adoption in South Africa
Transracial adoption was legalized in South Africa through legislative reform as South Africa moved into a post‐apartheid era of non‐racialism. Transracial adoption offers one option of placement for Black children in need of alternative care. However, adoption continues to face obstacles to implementation, including cultural obstacles which impact on placement of Black African children. This paper reports on adoption statistics on national adopt…
Motivations to Adopt Transracially in South Africa
Motivation to adopt transracially is under-researched in the South African context. This paper reports on qualitative psycho-social research, using the life stage model to investigate motivation to adopt in 26 transracially adoptive families, interviewed in focus groups and family interviews. Results indicate that the decision to adopt is complex, and influenced by opportunities and obstacles. Both parent- and child-centered motivations, as well …
Identity Development in Transracial Adoptive Families in South Africa
This research reports on the attitudes towards, experiences, and practices of identity development of transracial adoptive families in South Africa. Identity development is a significant developmental task for everyone. Integrating the many aspects of identity is particularly challenging for adopted children, especially those who are adopted transracially. Being part of a transracial adoptive family does not only impact on adoptees, but it also i…
Transracial Adoption
Transracial adoption (TRA) has been practised and researched in wealthy industrialized countries for decades, but there is limited literature about this practice in low- and middle-income countries like South Africa, where it is an uncommon and relatively new practice. Transracial adoption is heavily influenced by the context in which it occurs. Particular contextual features make South Africa well placed to showcase a different form of transraci…
Implementation of Adoption in South Africa
In South Africa adoption as a form of alternative care had decreased despite a supportive legal and policy environment. This qualitative exploratory study explored adoption policy implementation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with four social workers and two magistrates implementing adoption in the Western Cape. Data were thematically analysed using Lipsky’s theory of street-level bureaucracy. Results indicate significant problems in …
A Systematic Review of Empirical Research on Transracial Adoption in South Africa
Transracial adoption is a relatively new and controversial practice in South Africa. We undertook a systematic review of empirical research by adhering to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guideline. A comprehensive literature search was conducted on research, both peer-reviewed and unpublished academic work, between January 1991 and April 2021. We report on the scientific nature, rigour, quality and scope of …
“I’ve Really Let Go of the Language Thing.”
In South Africa, transracial adoption could result in the loss of birth language for the adopted child. Language is an important part of racial and cultural identity in South Africa. Not being able to speak a local African language causes Black African transracial adoptees to be judged by outsiders. Lack of fluency in an appropriate language limits social circles associated with biological family and makes reunion more complex. Many transracial a…
Transracial adoption practice in South Africa
Transracial adoption (TRA) represents the largest number of non‐disclosed adoptions in South Africa but remains under researched. This exploratory research investigates practices in the Western Cape, via semi‐structured interviews with adoption social workers and magistrates. Thematic analysis of data revealed the following themes: knowledge and attitudes towards the legal/policy framework of TRA; influences on placement decisions; preparation be…
Documentary analysis of the legal and policy framework of transracial adoption in South Africa
Transracial adoption was legalized in South Africa through legislative reform as South Africa moved into a post‐apartheid era of non‐racialism. Transracial adoption offers one option of placement for Black children in need of alternative care. However, adoption continues to face obstacles to implementation, including cultural obstacles which impact on placement of Black African children. This paper reports on adoption statistics on national adopt…
Motivations to Adopt Transracially in South Africa
Motivation to adopt transracially is under-researched in the South African context. This paper reports on qualitative psycho-social research, using the life stage model to investigate motivation to adopt in 26 transracially adoptive families, interviewed in focus groups and family interviews. Results indicate that the decision to adopt is complex, and influenced by opportunities and obstacles. Both parent- and child-centered motivations, as well …
Identity Development in Transracial Adoptive Families in South Africa
This research reports on the attitudes towards, experiences, and practices of identity development of transracial adoptive families in South Africa. Identity development is a significant developmental task for everyone. Integrating the many aspects of identity is particularly challenging for adopted children, especially those who are adopted transracially. Being part of a transracial adoptive family does not only impact on adoptees, but it also i…
Relationships Within the Transracially Adopted Child’s Biological Family in South Africa
Socio-economic and cultural circumstances in South Africa impact on why people place children for adoption, and affect the attitudes towards the biological family, as well as communication and contact between the adoptive and biological families. No research on contact between adoptive and biological families of transracial adoptees has been conducted in South Africa. This exploratory research investigated the attitudes towards biological family …
Adoption process in South Africa
Identity Development in Transracial Adoptive Families in South Africa
This research reports on the attitudes towards, experiences, and practices of identity development of transracial adoptive families in South Africa. Identity development is a significant developmental task for everyone. Integrating the many aspects of identity is particularly challenging for adopted children, especially those who are adopted transracially. Being part of a transracial adoptive family does not only impact on adoptees, but it also i…
Child Welfare and Adoption (10 works) · Sociology (10 works) · Children's Rights and Participation (6 works) · Gender Studies (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Social science (4 works) · Law (3 works) · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare (3 works) · Qualitative research (3 works)