Self-Acceptance Identity
As adoptees enter adulthood, typically around the age of 23 and beyond, they often face a unique journey of self-discovery and identity formation mark…
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Self-Led Identity
Between the ages of nineteen and twenty-two, adoptees enter a crucial phase of self-discovery, often while in college, where they have the freedom to …
Identity Conflict
Adolescence is a time of self-discovery, growth, and often, a bit of turbulence. For adoptees in particular, the ages between fifteen and eighteen are…
Identity Awakening
Middle school is a critical time for an adolescent’s development, both physically and mentally. During these years, peer influence becomes much more…
Identity Awareness
Ages six to ten are a critical period in an adoptee’s life, as they begin to develop a deeper understanding of their identity. For transracial adopt…
Parent Led IdentityÂ
The first five years of life are crucial for shaping the foundation of identity development in adoptees. During this time, a child’s understanding o…
Developmental Stages of Adoptee Identity
An adoptee’s identity development is a lifelong, complex journey of self-discovery filled with countless questions and layers of intricacy. Unlike b…
