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Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines
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Early adversity impacts adoptive parent-child relationships, with cognitive delays mediating effects. Positive relationship changes were linked to cognitive catch-up in children adopted from Romania.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Adoption Studies

Background:

  • Children adopted internationally after severe early privation face unique challenges.
  • Understanding factors influencing parent-child relationship quality in these children is crucial for intervention.
  • Previous research highlights the lasting effects of early adversity on psychosocial development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate predictors of parent-child relationship quality in children adopted into the UK after early privation.
  • To examine developmental changes in these relationships over time.
  • To compare Romanian adoptees with UK-adopted children.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of 158 Romanian adoptees and 52 UK adoptees, assessed at ages 4 and 6.

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  • Parent-child interactions rated for positivity and negativity by blind coders.
  • Cognitive and developmental assessments conducted.

    • Main Results:

    • Parent-child relationship quality was associated with the duration of early deprivation.
    • Cognitive and developmental delay mediated the relationship between deprivation and relationship quality.
    • Positive changes in relationship quality were most evident in children showing cognitive catch-up.
    • Effects were modest and diminished over time, with child-to-parent influence.

    Conclusions:

    • Early experiences significantly shape parent-child relationship dynamics in adopted children.
    • Cognitive development plays a key role in mediating the impact of early adversity.
    • Interventions supporting cognitive catch-up may improve adoptive family relationships.
    • Further research is needed on the long-term psychosocial outcomes for children with early deprivation.