Objective This mixed‐methods exploratory study sought to address the experiences of 89
adoptive parents (heterosexual, lesbian, and gay) in the United States with school‐age …

This study examined correlates and predictors of parenting stress among internationally
adopting (IA) mothers with the goal of expanding the knowledge base on the experiences of …

Although parenting stress has been identified as one of the most important and highly
acceptable targets for postadoption psychological intervention, knowledge regarding the …

Background Early adversity and negative experiences in the adoptive family can put
adopted children at risk for emotional and behavior problems. Objective This study analyzes …

Little work has examined parenting stress in adoptive parents, particularly lesbian and gay
adoptive parents. The current longitudinal study examined parent-reported child …

Parenting stress has a crucial influence on the parent-child relationship, the functioning of
the family, and the development of children. Few studies have examined parenting stress in …

Despite empirical evidence of the impact of parents' expectations on the success of
adoption, few studies have specifically focused on this subject. This study aimed to test the …

We assessed the relationship between social support, spousal support, parental stress, life
satisfaction, gender and parental role satisfaction. The participants included 676 parents …

Internationally adopted children present more behavior problems than non-adopted children
and are overrepresented in mental health services. These problems are related to children's …

Parenting stress during first years after the transition to parenthood has been linked to
depression, anxiety, and children's well-being. What about the role of partner's level of stress …