Adolescent Perceptions of Adoption

Implications for Resolving an Unplanned Pregnancy

Bibliographic Data

ID2330209
AuthorsKerry J Daly (University of Guelph), Kerry Daly (University of Guelph, corresponding author)
Year1994
Volume25
Issue3
Pages330-350
Publication date1994-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueYouth & Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0044-118X • E-ISSN: 1552-8499
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/0044118x94025003002
PMID12156358
OpenAlexW2146757285
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited21

This research examines the attitudes and perceptions that adolescents have of adoption. Of particular interest is how these attitudes might help to explain the decline in the choice of the adoption alternative as a way of resolving an unplanned pregnancy. Although participants appear to have generally favorable attitudes toward adoption, there were high levels of uncertainty about how parents and friends would feel about adoption. In relation to other pregnancy resolution alternatives, adoption is the least discussed option. Finally, many were uncertain about how to go about adoption and there were perceptions that making an adoption plan was complicated and of questionable legality

Perception · Political science · Principle of legality · Child Welfare and Adoption · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies · Social Psychology

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