The psychological implications of forced adoption: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Forced Adoption is an under-researched phenomenon with impactful psychological implications for those affected. In the context of an identified gap in empirical research on forced adoption, this scoping review aimed to systematically chart empirical studies and distinct grey literature on the psychological impact of forced adoption on birth mothers and adoptees. The databases PsycINFO, CINAHL, SAGE, Scopus, ProQuest, Sociological Abstracts and Google Scholar were used to screen for operationally defined search terms that align with the research question. Following title and abstract screening (k = 2515) and full-text screening (N = 61), a final selection of 27 studies met the inclusion criteria, emphasising the scarcity of empirical research in this area. The studies reviewed were conducte

SUBMITTER: O'Connor M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12678190 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature