Attitudes About Adoption

Attitudes among the general public and the adoption community are constantly evolving, and are reported in studies and research from many sources.

National Adoption Attitudes Survey

When the results of the 2002 attitudes survey were released and our guest commentators line up with opinions ranging from "good for kids" to "a waste of time" to "superficial."... [more]

2002: Canadian Adoption Attitudes Study
The first nationwide study of Canadian attitudes shows, among other things, that Canadians support release of birth parent information to adoptees, and open adoptions. Attitudes are split on adoption by gays and lesbians.

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Adoption Reunion Satisfaction and Success
The Perceived Effects of Reunion. Prepared from responses to an Internet survey as part of a B.A. requirement, by a student at George Fox University.

Adoptive Parents Support Open Records
Published by Cornell University, the study polled NY parents about attitudes on open records.

Birthmother Research Project
"The Trauma of Relinquishment... 1965-1972" was part of a Master's requirement, exploring the effects of prevailing social mores on birthmothers of the times.

"It's Time To Speak For Ourselves"
Adoptive parents' attitudes on openness in adoption, conducted by the NY State Citizens Coalition for Children, 1994-95.

"Why Do We Adopt?"
Adoptive mother, Jean Marie Wilson, conducted her own survey to find the answers.

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