Exploring the Psychosocial Experiences of Within the Family Adoptees

An initiative for Mental Well-Being

Dados Bibliográficos

ID2348645
AutoresSaima Afzal (0009-0008-6616-9315, Lahore School of Behavioural Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan), Amna Aurooj (0000-0002-3819-9049, Durham University, autor correspondente), Shalmee Emmanuel (Psychology Department, COMSATS University, Abbottabad, Pakistan)
Ano2025
Volume46
Fascículo4
Páginas597-612
Data de publicação2025-04-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Family Issues (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0192-513X • E-ISSN: 1552-5481
EditoraSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/0192513x241286090
OpenAlexW4402631613
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas1
Referências citadas15

This qualitative research delves into the exploring the psychosocial experiences of adoptees within their adoptive families, with a focus on their mental well-being. The study employed an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis approach to explore the psychosocial experiences of within-family adoptees in relation to mental well-being. The research involved six participants who were engaged in semi-structured interviews. The analysis revealed master themes and generated sub-themes through coding method. Five master themes were communication barriers, assistance, identity crisis, general societal attitudes, and emotional disturbance that contributed to a deeper understanding of the mental well-being for adoptees and shed light on various psychosocial aspects within the family context. The research sheds light on the various emotional, relational, and identity-related aspects that influence adoptees' mental health within the family context. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of adoptees' needs and suggest implications for supporting their overall well-being

Developmental psychology · Mental health · Psychosocial · Psychotherapist · Well-being · Child Welfare and Adoption · Clinical Psychology · Family Support in Illness · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies