Adaptive functioning at age 18 years following severe early deprivation: Results of a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: In the present study, we examined adaptive functioning data from the Bucharest Early Intervention Project, a randomized controlled trial of foster care as an alternative to institutional care following exposure to severe psychosocial deprivation. Adaptive functioning refers to the skills individuals need to meet age-appropriate social and practical demands required for independent functioning. These abilities are essential for successful navigation of daily life and can be impacted by early adversity. We report data from 134 children (55% female) assessed in early adulthood (M_age = 18.9 years). Adaptive functioning was assessed via the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (Vineland). We found that 16 years after randomization occurred, those who had been randomized to the fo

SUBMITTER: Hare MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12465061 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature