Child–Parent attachment in U.S. Families with Chinese adoptees
What does mixed methods research say
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12516640 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yanhong Liu (0000-0002-1251-1700, Syracuse University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 404-419 |
| Publication date | 2019-06-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Family Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1322-9400 • E-ISSN: 1839-3543 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13229400.2019.1624597 |
| OpenAlex | W2948535220 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 35 |
This mixed methods study comprised two phases. In phase 1, the author utilized a case study inquiry to explore the child–parent attachment in two U.S. adoptive families with four children adopted from China between the age of 9.5 months and 2.5 years. It aimed to uncover the real-life experiences of the two families and attachment characteristics demonstrated by four adoptees in the two families. In phase 2, the author conducted a quantitative investigation using a sample of 92 adoptive parents to examine child–parent attachment and the salient characteristics identified from phase 1. Qualitative findings indicated that children displayed distinct attachment behaviours immediately upon adoption; and adoptive parents’ sensitive caregiving facilitated the child–parent attachment development. The combined results showed overall positive attachment outcomes in the four Chinese adoptees. The study enriched the understanding of attachment theory and offered insights on clinical practice in working with adoptive families
Attachment theory · Developmental psychology · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Child Abuse and Trauma · Child Welfare and Adoption · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Psychology · Social Psychology
Attachment and loss
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Behavior Problems and Mental Health Referrals of International Adoptees
Positive parenting and children's prosocial behavior in eight countries
Attachment as an Organizational Construct
The art of case study research
Maternal and paternal parenting styles associated with relational aggression in children and adolescents
Institutional Care for Young Children
The Development of Ethnic Identity Among Chinese Adoptees
Returning to China
Family stress, parenting styles, and behavioral adjustment in preschool-age adopted Chinese girls
Children adopted from China
Fostering security? A meta-analysis of attachment in adopted children
The Development of Adolescents’ Internalizing Behavior
The origins of attachment theory
Remaining or becoming secure
Developmental delays at arrival and postmenarcheal Chinese adolescents’ adjustment
School-age adopted Chinese girls’ behavioral adjustment, academic performance, and social skills
Research Design
Intercountry Versus Transracial Adoption
Attachment and Culture
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |