International Children Adoptions in Finland: : an attachment perspective
Wachira, Moses (2011)
Wachira, Moses
Kemi-Tornion ammattikorkeakoulu Lapin ammattikorkeakoulu
2011
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2011122219130
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2011122219130
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Thesis description: In this thesis, I will consider the factors that attachment has on the case of adopted children in Finland. I seek to identify the effects of children adopted to Finland in regard to the attachments they strive to form with their new caregivers, and how they strive to build close bonds with their new internationally adopted children.
Theoretical and conceptual summary: Attachment is seen as the basis of a child‘s start to development. The separation and/or loss of a caregiver in the life of a child are affects the personal development of a child and in cases of a traumatic early life, the child becomes withdrawn from reality. Continuity of care through adoption is seen as a better alternative for children who may be lacking proper care.
Methodological summary: This thesis utilised a case study qualitative research method. To garner information, I used interviews, documented research material and an open ended questionnaire. The interviews were essential in obtaining concrete evidence of the situation regarding the internationally adopted children and their new caregivers.
Main results: The results showed that attachment is important in fostering a positive adoption process, and creating a better connection for the internationally adopted child in Finland. The results also showed that internationally adopted children have an urge to prosper despite the challenges they have gone through. Nurturing them in the new society is important to help them to fulfil this urge. The culture of the child‘s country of origin needs to be considered while nurturing them.
Conclusions: Active participation of both the adoptive parents and social workers is beneficial in the development for the adopted child in adapting to the new environment they find themselves in after adoption.
Theoretical and conceptual summary: Attachment is seen as the basis of a child‘s start to development. The separation and/or loss of a caregiver in the life of a child are affects the personal development of a child and in cases of a traumatic early life, the child becomes withdrawn from reality. Continuity of care through adoption is seen as a better alternative for children who may be lacking proper care.
Methodological summary: This thesis utilised a case study qualitative research method. To garner information, I used interviews, documented research material and an open ended questionnaire. The interviews were essential in obtaining concrete evidence of the situation regarding the internationally adopted children and their new caregivers.
Main results: The results showed that attachment is important in fostering a positive adoption process, and creating a better connection for the internationally adopted child in Finland. The results also showed that internationally adopted children have an urge to prosper despite the challenges they have gone through. Nurturing them in the new society is important to help them to fulfil this urge. The culture of the child‘s country of origin needs to be considered while nurturing them.
Conclusions: Active participation of both the adoptive parents and social workers is beneficial in the development for the adopted child in adapting to the new environment they find themselves in after adoption.