Psychological interventions for adoptive parents: a systematic review
Harris-Waller, Jayne Granger, Charlotte Hussain, Misbah
Harris-Waller, Jayne
Granger, Charlotte
Hussain, Misbah
Abstract
A systematic review methodology was used to evaluate research regarding psychological interventions for adoptive parents. The effectiveness of the diverse intervention models scrutinised was found to be mixed with regard to a range of parent and child outcomes. When service user feedback was sought, psychological interventions were found to be acceptable to adoptive parents. Overall, findings were weakened by multiple sources of potential bias in the studies reviewed. Further research is needed, with particular attention to the method, site and timing of outcome measurement, before firm clinical recommendations can be made regarding the relative benefit of specific models of psychological intervention for adoptive parents. Implications for future research are discussed with reference to the unique contextual challenges of conducting clinical studies with adoptive families.
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Date
2018-03-23
Type
Article
Subject
Mental health, Health services. Management
Citation
Harris-Waller, J., Granger, C., & Hussain, M. (2018). Psychological interventions for adoptive parents: a systematic review. Adoption & Fostering, 42(1), 6-21. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308575918754481
Journal / Source Title
Adoption & Fostering
DOI
10.1177/0308575918754481
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Sage Journals
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https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0308575918754481?journalCode=aafa