Psychology: Research and Review
From: Process of adoption communication openness in adoptive families: adopters’ perspective
Cluster 1 M | Cluster 2 M | Cluster 3 M | F | p | η2 | |
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Behaviours | (n = 32) | (n = 48) | (n = 39) | (2115) | ||
Frequency of communication with spouse about problems | 2.97 a | 3.29 a, b | 3.41 b | 4.06 | .02 | 0.07 |
Feelings | (n = 32) | (n = 51) | (n = 42) | (2122) | ||
Easiness in talking about child’s origins | 2.25 a | 2.53 a | 2.93 c | 10.31 | <.001 | 0.15 |
Positive feelings toward child’s birth family | 2.75 a, b | 2.68 a | 2.92 b | 4.91 | .009 | 0.07 |
Cognitions | (n = 30) | (n = 49) | (n = 41) | (2117) | ||
Unfavourable beliefs about communication openness | 2.23 a | 1.88 b | 1.60 c | 12.49 | <.001 | 0.18 |