Procedures
Wave 1:
Adoptive families were interviewed in their homes in one session that lasted 3 - 4 hours. The session included separate interviews with each parent and with the target adopted child; administration of several questionnaires; and a joint couples interview with the adoptive parents. Birthmothers were interviewed in their home, at the agency, or by telephone. They also completed several questionnaires. Details about measures are provided below.
Wave 2:
At Wave 2, adoptive families were once again seen in their homes during a single session that typically lasted 4 – 5 hours. The session included individual interviews with each parent and the target adopted child, administration of several questionnaires, and administration of a family interaction task. Some family members were interviewed by telephone when it was impossible to gather everyone together for the home visit (e.g., living out of the U.S., adolescent away at college, etc.)