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McRoy, Ruth Gail was born on October 6, 1947 in Vicksburg, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Horace David and Lucille A. (McKinney) Murdock.
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Harold Grotevant and Ruth McRoy provide a thorough review of the issues involved in openness in adoption and a clear description of the methods and results of the landmark research project they led. They provide rich data from an exceptional sample of adoptees, their adoptive parents and their birth mothers, and provide a perspective of their experiences as 'triangular families' which openness generates. The last chapter reaches some general conclusions and discusses implications for future adoption practice.
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A report of research on two groups of residentially placed, emotionally disturbed adolescents compared on the basis of their adoptive status. A post hoc comparison with a nondisturbed adoptive group is also included. . . . McRoy, Grotevant, and Zurcher examine factors related to adoption that may contribute to the development of emotional difficulties. The authors' suggestions are worthy of consideration by professionals in the field. . . . The theoretical reviews of potential sources of difficulty in adoption are well done and informative, and the presentation of the perspectives of both adoptees and adoptive parents is also laudable. Choice Many adopted children experience emotional disorders during adolescence that require residential treatment. This volume reports research findings comparing adopted and non-adopted adolescents in treatment. The authors first discuss the difficulties of the adolescent period itself, particularly as it relates to identity problems. Based on extensive interviews with adoptive and non-adoptive parents, adolescents, and their therapists, successive chapters analyze genetic risk and prenatal care, explore the impact of family and peer relationships, examine familiar and contextual factors that initiate and maintain emotional problems, and examine adoptive family dynamics and adoption issues in nonclinical families. The various theoretical perspectives research findings, and well-reasoned recommendations in this volume will interest social workers, clinical and developmental psychologists, and special education professionals.
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In recent years there has been a growing trend towards increased communication among members of the adoption triad. Although many adoption agencies are moving towards increased information sharing, there is little research evidence available concerning the consequences of this practice. This unique study investigates the consequences of openness in adoption, as practiced by several adoption agencies. Seventeen adoptive families and their corresponding birthparents were interviewed. The effects of the open adoption procedures on family life and attitudes were assessed. Included are a review of the literature on openness in adoption; a review of relevant theoretical perspectives; a discussion of agency practices; and a description of strengths and weaknesses of current research methods.
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McRoy, Ruth Gail was born on October 6, 1947 in Vicksburg, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Horace David and Lucille A. (McKinney) Murdock.
Master of Social Work, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (Danforth Foundation fellow 1980-1981, Black Analysis, Incorporated. fellow1980-1981), University TexasAustin, 1981.
Bachelor in Sociology and Psychology, U. Kansas, 1968. Master of Social Work, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (Danforth Foundation fellow 1980-1981, Black Analysis, Incorporated. fellow1980-1981), University TexasAustin, 1981.
Married June 16, 1988.
Children: Myra Louise, Melissa Lynn. Marriage counselor Family Consultation Svc., Wichita, Kansas, 1970-1971.
Adoption specialist Kansas Children"s Svc. League, Wichita, 1971-1973.
Assistant professor social work U. Kansas, Lawrence, 1973-1977.
Assistant professor sociology and social work Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1977-1978. Technical assistant specialist Region VI Adoption Resource Center, Austin, 1979-1981. Associate professor social work University Texas, Austin, 1981-1989, professor social work, 1990.
Guest speaker in field
Consultant adoptions. Instructor in continuing education.
President of the board directors Black Adoption Program and Superior vena cava syndrome, Kansas City, Kansas, 1976-1977. President of the board directors George Washington Carver History Museum, 1983-1986.
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Member of Council Social Work Education, National Association Social Workers, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Dwight Doctorate. Brooks, 1988. Married June 16, 1988. Children: Myra Louise, Melissa Lynn.