The Case Study of The Parenting Role in Different Family Life Circle in Adoptive Family.

• Main Authors: Chi-Hsuan Lin, 林琦萱
• Other Authors: Miao-Jung Lin
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/21701674512105077190

碩士 === 國立暨南國際大學 === 輔導與諮商研究所 === 102 === This study is to discuss the parenting experiences in an adoptive family life cycles, and through a profound case study, to further understand differentiating parenting roles in each phases of the family life cycle, such as the pre-adoption phase, infancy phase, toddler/preschool phase, childhood phase and adolescence phase. The case study, where the adoptive family nurtures a biological child, provides experiences and information gathered through in-depth interviews. Using analysis by qualitative research methods, the major findings of this research are as follows: 1. Issues unique to parenting in adoptive families: (1) The adjustment of expectations to be parents plays a significant role when preparing for adoption. (2) Dilemma faced in parenting in adoptive families: i. Negative attribution to the family background and nature of the adopted child. ii. Sense of insecurity felt by the adoptive parents in terms of adoptive identity. iii. Having a biological child intensifies the issue of sibling rivalry. iv. Facing the behaviors to sound parents out from the adopted child. 2. Social culture has both positive and negative impacts on adoptive family. (1) Social culture models the adoptive parenting roles and gives harder responsibilities. (2) Adoptive family needs social help, including family supports, professional resources, and positive and encouraging viewpoint. In sum, this study proposes suggestions and reflections to adoptive parents, the opportunity for public policies services, and other issues. Key words: Parenting role, Adoptive family, Family life circle