Reunion of adoptees with biological parents: Consequences on the relationship with adoptive parents

The present study attempted to identify the trends that occur in the relationship of an adopted person towards his or her adoptive parents after a reunion with the biological parents. Data were gathered qualitatively through in-depth interview. Ten non-relative adopted adults ranging from age eighteen to fifty and has met their biological parents participated in the study. Six out of ten cases resulted to a positive change in the relationship towards adoptive parents after meeting the biological parents, while four out of ten cases resulted to a no change in their relationship. Six aspects of a relationship were identified namely: (1) openness, (2) honesty, (3) support, (4) reassurance, (5) gratitude, and (6) affection