Abstract
A higher prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) has been found among adopted\r\nchildren. This condition may pose significant challenges for their parents, potentially affecting their\r\nmental health. This study explored risk factors (parental stress) and protective factors (partner and\r\nfriend support) associated with the mental health of 43 adoptive mothers of children with FASD.\r\nThe results revealed that more than half of the mothers exhibited depressive symptoms above the\r\nclinical threshold. Parental stress is identified as a risk factor, while partner support, but not friend\r\nsupport, emerged as a protective factor. The need for targeted interventions is discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-19 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Adoption Quarterly |
| Volume | N/A |
| Issue number | N/A |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2025 |
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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Demography
- Sociology and Political Science
- Law
Keywords
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
- adoptive mothers
- mental health
- risk and protective factors
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