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Anna Elmund¹, Lennart Melin, Anne-Liis von Knorring

¹Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden. anna.elmund@kbh.uu.se

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Area of Science:

Adolescent Psychology
Family Studies
Criminology

Background:

Internationally adopted delinquents are disproportionately represented in juvenile justice systems.
Understanding the factors contributing to this overrepresentation is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the role of family relationships in the delinquency of internationally adopted adolescents.
To compare the relational dynamics between internationally adopted delinquents and non-delinquent adoptees.

Main Methods:

A comparative study involving internationally adopted adolescents in institutional care (N=20) and non-delinquent controls (N=21).
Utilized questionnaires, family relation assessments (Family Relations, Family Climate), social interaction measures, and an Attachment Test.

Main Results:

Internationally adopted delinquents reported significantly more negative relationships with their adoptive parents.
Mutual blame between delinquents and parents was common.
Adopted delinquents reported experiencing physical and emotional abuse.

Conclusions:

Adolescents with international adoption who engage in delinquency experience more significant relationship problems with their parents compared to non-delinquent adoptees.
Family dynamics and relational quality are critical factors in understanding adolescent adoption and delinquency.