Holt Alumni

Introduction
Experiencing losses in the context of unclear or undefined cultural expectations for grief can be difficult and can affect the way that individuals cope and grieve, making it difficult to move through the stages of grief and to find acceptance or resolution after the loss. No instrument currently exists to measure these types of losses across different experiences. This study will test such a scale with participants who have experienced birth parent loss as adoptees, with the goal of testing the scale with participants reporting other ambiguous losses in the future.

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to test the validity of this scale with people who have experienced birth parent loss as adoptees. Participants will be asked to answer the items on this scale as well as demographic questions and questions that will be used to assess the validity and reliability of the scale. Anyone who was adopted before age 12 to a family living in the U.S. is welcome to take part in this study.

Project
The research team invites you to complete the online survey. The survey will ask about your experiences with birth parent loss. Participation in the survey is completely voluntary.

Time
The online survey will take about 10 minutes to complete

Birthparent Loss Survey

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Join Gramma Soonkeum and Grumpy Guy's Pajama Conference Series to discuss topics pertinent to the Korean Adoptee experience and community! This second session addresses the tough topic of conneting with Korean Culture and Heritage.

Date: 14 May 2020
Time: 8:30 ET / 5:30 PST
Location: Zoom (Link will be provided)