Childhood separation and loss have become virtually a way of life
for a large number of children throughout the world. Children
separated from their genetic parent(s) and consequently their
genealogical, social and cultural roots due to processes such as
adoption, parental divorce/separation, donor insemination, single
parenthood by choice and child trafficking can face social,
emotional and psychological difficulties.
This book explores the premise that a proper understanding of
the complex inner world of modern day separated children and their
psycho-social development requires a shift in focus or emphasis. It
presents the notion of socio-genealogical connectedness as a new
theoretical framework for studying and promoting these children's
growth and development. This new theory simultaneously challenges
and complements existing notions of psycho-social development,
including attachment theory and Erikson's psycho-social theory of
personality development. Owusu-Bempah proposes that this sense of
socio-genealogical connectedness is an essential factor in
children's adjustment to separation and their emotional and mental
health; much like those adopted, separated children suffer a loss
of genealogical continuity, and hence, loss of 'self'. This
hypothesis is discussed and ultimately supported through both the
author's own research and a broad selection of theoretical and
empirical material from other areas.
The book further considers the implications of this notion of
socio-genealogical connectedness for childcare policy and practice,
as well as directions for future research in this and related
fields. Children and Separation is an invaluable resource for
academics, students and childcare professionals. The accessible
style of the book ensures that it will also be useful to parents
and anybody affected by childhood separation.
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