Autorentext

Colleen Warner is Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Missouri, Columbia, USA. Her research examines communication in complex, diverse, and modern family structures and experiences, with a specific focus on communication in adoptive families, links between family communication and diverse social identities, and children's communication experiences.

Klappentext

This book explores the intricate role of communication in adoption, featuring six empirical studies that advance understanding of adoption dynamics. Key themes include the importance of Adoption Communication Openness (ACO), which fosters free-flowing dialogue and relational cohesion.