Intercountry Adoption : The Joys and Sorrows - An Exploration of Adoption System between Taiwan and Texas

• Main Authors: Chiu,Meilan, 邱美蘭
• Other Authors: Chen,chunchuan
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2016
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/7g5uwh

碩士 === 國立臺北護理健康大學 === 嬰幼兒保育研究所 === 104 === Abstract This study examined the current conditions of child adoption in Taiwan and international adoption. Among the domestic children being adopted, most of them have been adopted by families in the United States; hence, whether these children can live an enjoyable life in their new families becomes a concern. Moreover, how adoption matching service institutions in Taiwan monitor the adaption and development conditions of children adopted to foreign countries merits further investigation. Therefore, this study explored the current conditions of international adoption and examined the adoption system in Texas, U.S.A. Qualitative semistructural interviews were administered to social workers and caregivers in a domestic institution providing domestic and international child adoption services, thereby examining their difficulties and experiences in providing adoption services. Analyzing their experiences enabled understanding the problems faced by domestic children before and after their adoption to foreign countries. The interview results revealed that Taiwanese public’s acceptance toward child adoption is low; hence, correct perspectives regarding adoption should be promoted to facilitate domestic adoption. After the implementation of new polices, the roles of adoption matching institutions and relevant social workers in managing the process of adoption have become increasingly essential, and the judicial process of child adoption has also become more rigorous. Accordingly, the time required for resettling a child might be extended. The interviewees noted that children being adopted to foreign countries were greatly affected by their early childhood experiences; hence, they often struggled to adapt and demonstrated behavioral problems after reaching the foreign countries. Therefore, before being adopted to foreign countries, children should be fully prepared to ensure favorable adaption to new environments. Among various countries, the United Stated shows the highest acceptance toward child adoption; hence, numerous domestic children with unique conditions have been adopted by US families. Nevertheless, in practice, domestic adoption matching institutions still experience difficulties monitoring and assisting children adopted to foreign countries. Keywords: international adoption, adoption matching service, self-recognition