Korean Journal of Child Studies (아동학회지)
- Volume 29 Issue 6
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- Pages.105-119
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- 2008
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- 1226-1688(pISSN)
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- 2234-408X(eISSN)
Stress and Adaptation of Adopting Families : Open Adoption in Korea and Australia
입양 가정의 스트레스와 적응 : 한국과 호주의 공개입양가정을 중심으로
- Koo, Mee-Hyang (Department of Early Childhood Education, Honam University)
- 구미향 (호남대학교 유아교육학과)
- Received : 2008.08.27
- Accepted : 2008.11.14
- Published : 2008.12.31
Abstract
Investigating cross-cultural differences of family stress and adaptation in Korea and Australia, 49 families in open adoption were administered the Family Index of Regenerativity and Adaptation-General (McCubbin, 1987), Family Problem Solving Communications (McCubbin et al., 1988), and Social Support Index (McCubbin et al., 1982). Data were analyzed by T-test and correlation analysis. Results indicated that adoption itself was the primary stressor in both countries. Korean adoptive families were under stress by family-oriented factors; Australian adoptive families experienced external family stress. Regarding family hardiness, coping efforts and family communication, Australian adoptive families reported significantly higher family functioning than Korean adoptive families. Findings suggested that a broad range of social support is needed to improve family adaptability in both countries.