Young mothers who choose adoption may be regretful, but not usually depressed

Researchers found that the sadness a young women experiences following a decision to place her child for adoption is part of a natural process and is not associated with long-term psychological distress.

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Published in:Perspectives on sexual and reproductive health 1997-05, Vol.29 (3), p.146
Main Author: Mahler, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adoption
Grief
Psychology
Teenage pregnancy
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Summary:Researchers found that the sadness a young women experiences following a decision to place her child for adoption is part of a natural process and is not associated with long-term psychological distress.
ISSN:1538-6341
1931-2393