Life satisfaction of adopted and non-adopted adolescents in four European countries
Abstract Adoptees, a group of children consistently shown to be at higher risk of psychosocial difficulties, face particular challenges during adolescence. However, few studies address the well-being of adopted adolescents, and cross-cultural comparisons are rarely reported. The present study assess...
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| author | Laura Ferrari Emanuele Koumantakis Sonia Ranieri Lorena Charrier Maite Román Isabel Cáceres Laurie C. Miller Carmen Moreno Francisco Rivera Paola Berchialla Rosanna I. Comoretto Pablo Carrera Marie-Odile Pérouse de Montclos Steinar Theie Jesús Palacios Rosa Rosnati |
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| description | Abstract Adoptees, a group of children consistently shown to be at higher risk of psychosocial difficulties, face particular challenges during adolescence. However, few studies address the well-being of adopted adolescents, and cross-cultural comparisons are rarely reported. The present study assessed the life satisfaction of internationally adopted and non-adopted adolescents living in four European countries. An overall sample of 776 adolescents completed self-report questionnaires. Descriptive analysis and logistic regression models were performed to investigate the association between adoption status and life satisfaction. Adoptees were found at higher risk for low life satisfaction across countries compared to their non-adopted peers (OR = 5.73, 95%CI 2.70-12.16). Friend support was a protective factor, while poor communication with parents was a risk factor for low life satisfaction in both groups. Our findings highlighted the importance of promoting family and social relationships to support the well-being of adopted and non-adopted adolescents in diverse European countries. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dee60b0fb468404fb75fac0f341c72162025-08-20T02:15:28ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-05-011511910.1038/s41598-025-00771-3Life satisfaction of adopted and non-adopted adolescents in four European countriesLaura Ferrari0Emanuele Koumantakis1Sonia Ranieri2Lorena Charrier3Maite Román4Isabel Cáceres5Laurie C. Miller6Carmen Moreno7Francisco Rivera8Paola Berchialla9Rosanna I. Comoretto10Pablo Carrera11Marie-Odile Pérouse de Montclos12Steinar Theie13Jesús Palacios14Rosa Rosnati15Family Studies and Research University Centre, Department of Psychology, Catholic UniversityPost Graduate School of Medical Statistics, University of TurinFamily Studies and Research University Centre, Department of Psychology, Catholic UniversityDepartment of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of TurinDepartment of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of SevilleDepartment of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of SevilleGHU Paris Psychiatrie & Neurosciences - Sainte AnneDepartment of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of SevilleDepartment of Experimental Psychology, University of SevilleCentre of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of TurinDepartment of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of TurinDepartment of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of SevilleGHU Paris Psychiatrie & Neurosciences - Sainte AnneDepartment of Special Needs Education, University of OsloDepartment of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of SevilleFamily Studies and Research University Centre, Department of Psychology, Catholic UniversityAbstract Adoptees, a group of children consistently shown to be at higher risk of psychosocial difficulties, face particular challenges during adolescence. However, few studies address the well-being of adopted adolescents, and cross-cultural comparisons are rarely reported. The present study assessed the life satisfaction of internationally adopted and non-adopted adolescents living in four European countries. An overall sample of 776 adolescents completed self-report questionnaires. Descriptive analysis and logistic regression models were performed to investigate the association between adoption status and life satisfaction. Adoptees were found at higher risk for low life satisfaction across countries compared to their non-adopted peers (OR = 5.73, 95%CI 2.70-12.16). Friend support was a protective factor, while poor communication with parents was a risk factor for low life satisfaction in both groups. Our findings highlighted the importance of promoting family and social relationships to support the well-being of adopted and non-adopted adolescents in diverse European countries.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-00771-3AdolescenceInternational adoptionLife satisfactionCommunicationParental supportPeer support |
| spellingShingle | Laura Ferrari Emanuele Koumantakis Sonia Ranieri Lorena Charrier Maite Román Isabel Cáceres Laurie C. Miller Carmen Moreno Francisco Rivera Paola Berchialla Rosanna I. Comoretto Pablo Carrera Marie-Odile Pérouse de Montclos Steinar Theie Jesús Palacios Rosa Rosnati Life satisfaction of adopted and non-adopted adolescents in four European countries Scientific Reports Adolescence International adoption Life satisfaction Communication Parental support Peer support |
| title | Life satisfaction of adopted and non-adopted adolescents in four European countries |
| title_full | Life satisfaction of adopted and non-adopted adolescents in four European countries |
| title_fullStr | Life satisfaction of adopted and non-adopted adolescents in four European countries |
| title_full_unstemmed | Life satisfaction of adopted and non-adopted adolescents in four European countries |
| title_short | Life satisfaction of adopted and non-adopted adolescents in four European countries |
| title_sort | life satisfaction of adopted and non adopted adolescents in four european countries |
| topic | Adolescence International adoption Life satisfaction Communication Parental support Peer support |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-00771-3 |
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