Family Communication Perspectives on Adoptive Family Dynamics: Empirical and Theoretical Considerations

This book explores the intricate role of communication in adoption, featuring six empirical studies that advance understanding of adoption dynamics. Adoption has long been a cornerstone of family formation, taking various forms such as domestic, transracial, international, and kinship adoption. Central to adoption is communication, which shapes family dynamics, identity development, and the resolution of trauma and grief. Adoptive families are particularly reliant on discourse to build belo...