Wright Anna W, Wang Dongwei, Grotevant Harold D
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst.
Adopt Q. 2023;26(3):251-280. doi: 10.1080/10926755.2022.2156011. Epub 2023 Jan 16.
The developmental stage of young adulthood, the period from one's late twenties through thirties, has grown in attention and research focus among general populations. However, little is known about the adjustment of adopted individuals during this phase. The present study sought to expand our understanding of the various patterns of adoptee adjustment in young adulthood. Latent profile analysis was used to identify profiles across eight domains of functioning spanning physical and mental health to relationships, achievement, and engagement. Three profiles were identified, demonstrating varying levels of adult functioning. Adoption related and non-adoption related variables were explored using a series of multinomial logistic regressions to determine which factors differentiated between profiles. It appears that, although some adoption related variables remain significant in young adulthood, non-adoption related variables are more strongly linked to adoptee adjustment at this developmental stage. Implications and future directions for clinical care and research are discussed.
成年早期，即从二十多岁后期到三十多岁的这一发展阶段，在普通人群中受到了越来越多的关注和研究。然而，对于被收养个体在这一阶段的适应情况却知之甚少。本研究旨在拓展我们对成年早期被收养者各种适应模式的理解。潜在剖面分析被用于识别跨越八个功能领域的剖面，这些领域涵盖了身心健康、人际关系、成就和参与度。确定了三种剖面，展示了不同水平的成人功能。使用一系列多项逻辑回归探索了与收养相关和与收养无关的变量，以确定哪些因素区分了不同的剖面。似乎，尽管一些与收养相关的变量在成年早期仍然显著，但在这个发展阶段，与收养无关的变量与被收养者的适应联系更为紧密。讨论了临床护理和研究的意义及未来方向。
