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Adopted youth and sleep difficulties

Zach Radcliff1, Allison Baylor1, Bruce Rybarczyk1

  • 1Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.

Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics
|February 2, 2018
PubMed

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Sleep difficulties are common in adopted youth, impacting their development and well-being. This review explores the causes, effects, and potential interventions for sleep problems in adopted children.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Science
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Sleep is vital for youth development, affecting biological, psychological, and functional aspects.
  • Adopted youth frequently experience sleep difficulties, a significant concern for parents and researchers.
  • Existing research on sleep issues in adopted youth is limited, necessitating further exploration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on sleep difficulties in adopted youth.
  • To explore the development and maintenance of these sleep problems.
  • To examine the impact of sleep difficulties on adopted youth's functioning.

Main Methods:

  • Biopsychosocial framework utilized for analysis.
  • Comprehensive review of existing scientific literature.
  • Synthesis of findings on sleep disturbances in adopted populations.

Main Results:

  • Sleep difficulties are prevalent and multifaceted in adopted youth.
  • These issues can impact multiple developmental domains.
  • The biopsychosocial model provides a useful lens for understanding these challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is needed to fully understand sleep difficulties in adopted youth.
  • Clinical interventions should address the unique needs of adopted children with sleep problems.
  • A biopsychosocial approach is recommended for assessment and treatment.

Keywords:
adoptionsleepyouth

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