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ArticleScientific reports2025

Life satisfaction of adopted and non-adopted adolescents in four European countries.

Laura Ferrari, Emanuele Koumantakis, Sonia Ranieri, Lorena Charrier, Maite Román, Isabel Cáceres, Laurie C Miller, Carmen Moreno, Francisco Rivera, Paola Berchialla and 6 more

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Laura FerrariFamily Studies and Research University Centre, Department of Psychology, Catholic University, Milan, Italy.
Emanuele KoumantakisPost Graduate School of Medical Statistics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Sonia RanieriFamily Studies and Research University Centre, Department of Psychology, Catholic University, Milan, Italy.
Lorena CharrierDepartment of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Turin, Via Santena, 5 bis, Turin, 10126, Italy. lorena.charrier@unito.it.
Maite RománDepartment of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Seville, Seville, Spain.
Isabel CáceresDepartment of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Seville, Seville, Spain.
Laurie C MillerGHU Paris Psychiatrie & Neurosciences - Sainte Anne, Paris, France.
Carmen MorenoDepartment of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Seville, Seville, Spain.
Francisco RiveraDepartment of Experimental Psychology, University of Seville, Seville, Spain.
Paola BerchiallaCentre of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, Orbassano, Italy.
Rosanna I ComorettoDepartment of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Turin, Via Santena, 5 bis, Turin, 10126, Italy.
Pablo CarreraDepartment of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Seville, Seville, Spain.
Marie-Odile Pérouse de MontclosGHU Paris Psychiatrie & Neurosciences - Sainte Anne, Paris, France.
Steinar TheieDepartment of Special Needs Education, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
Jesús PalaciosDepartment of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Seville, Seville, Spain.
Rosa RosnatiFamily Studies and Research University Centre, Department of Psychology, Catholic University, Milan, Italy.

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Abstract

Adoptees, a group of children consistently shown to be at higher risk of psychosocial difficulties, face particular challenges during adolescence. However, few studies address the well-being of adopted adolescents, and cross-cultural comparisons are rarely reported. The present study assessed the life satisfaction of internationally adopted and non-adopted adolescents living in four European countries. An overall sample of 776 adolescents completed self-report questionnaires. Descriptive analysis and logistic regression models were performed to investigate the association between adoption status and life satisfaction. Adoptees were found at higher risk for low life satisfaction across countries compared to their non-adopted peers (OR = 5.73, 95%CI 2.70-12.16). Friend support was a protective factor, while poor communication with parents was a risk factor for low life satisfaction in both groups. Our findings highlighted the importance of promoting family and social relationships to support the well-being of adopted and non-adopted adolescents in diverse European countries.

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AdoptionChild, AdoptedPersonal SatisfactionAdolescentChildEuropeFemaleHumansMaleSelf ReportSocial SupportSurveys and QuestionnairesAdolescenceCommunicationInternational adoptionLife satisfactionParental supportPeer support

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PMCPMC12065829

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