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  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Genetics
  • Psychology

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  • Donor anonymity is declining, increasing donor-conceived people's access to genetic information.
  • Voluntary services facilitate donor information retrieval, leading to unexpected discoveries of donor half-siblings.
  • The rise of online DNA testing amplifies the likelihood of donor-conceived individuals finding multiple half-siblings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore donor-conceived individuals' experiences meeting multiple same-donor offspring in group settings.
  • To investigate the support needs of donor-conceived individuals when encountering multiple donor half-siblings.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative approach utilizing interviews with 19 donor-conceived individuals.
  • Grounded theory methodology to identify key themes in group interactions.
  • Analysis of experiences within donor half-sibling network meetings.

Main Results:

  • Three central themes emerged: defining group membership, regulating closeness and distance, and managing group dynamics.
  • Participants found establishing relationships with donor half-siblings generally beneficial but challenging.
  • Specific professional support needs were identified in relation to group dynamics.

Conclusions:

  • Meeting multiple donor half-siblings presents unique social and emotional challenges.
  • Existing counselling frameworks may require adaptation for same-donor offspring relationships.
  • Further research and refined support are needed for donor-conceived individuals navigating these complex familial connections.