Environmental Discontinuity Associated with Transition from Foster to Adoptive Homes.

Yarrow, Leon J.; Klein, Robert P.

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ERIC Number: EJ234764

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1980-Sep

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Environmental Discontinuity Associated with Transition from Foster to Adoptive Homes.

Yarrow, Leon J.; Klein, Robert P.

International Journal of Behavioral Development, v3 n3 p311-22 Sep 1980

Studies adjustment of infants moved from foster to adoptive homes. Deterioration in quality of maternal care led to infant disturbances in interpersonal relationships, level of responsiveness to inanimate objects, level of functioning in developmental tests, adjustment to routines, emotional expression, and physiological functioning. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Child Welfare, Comparative Analysis, Emotional Response, Family Environment, Foster Homes, Individual Development, Infants, Interpersonal Relationship, Mother Attitudes, Psychomotor Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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