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I did not belong: the grief and identity development of fostered and adopted American Indian individuals.
- Source :
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AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples . Sep2023, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p543-551. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- This study explores the experiences of grief and identity development of American Indian individuals following foster care and adoption compared to their non-American Indian White counterparts. Secondary data analysis was utilized to explore differences in grief and identity development among formerly fostered and adopted American Indian (n = 129) and White (n = 166) individuals. Chi-square and logistic regression analyses suggested a significant relationship between race and grief. More American Indian participants reported experiencing grief because of their time in foster care or adoption than did non-American Indian White participants. The relationship between race and level of impact of adoption on identity development was statistically significant in both a t test and ordinary least squares regression. American Indian participants' identity was more significantly impacted by adoption than their White peers. Findings suggest a need for attention to the unique grief experiences and identity development of adopted and fostered American Indian individuals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 11771801
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 172396836
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/11771801231188167