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    Identity in adopted and foster children develops through a relational process, balancing the need for belonging with the need for differentiation. This journey requires specific parental awareness and may benefit from professional support.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
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    Background:

    • Identity formation is a relational process crucial for a child's sense of self.
    • Adopted and foster children face unique challenges in developing identity due to non-biological filiation.
    • Secure attachment and parental awareness are vital in navigating these challenges.

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    • The modulation between belonging and differentiation serves as an internal model for the psyche.
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