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Study: Adoption Not Harmful to Child's Self-Esteem

by Alix Spiegel, NPR
November 23, 2007

New research challenges the common perception that adoption negatively impacts a child's self-esteem. A study by a Dutch researcher shows that adopted children tend to overcome developmental and emotional problems, and achieve a normal level of self-esteem.

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  • Morning Edition, November 23, 2007
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