PARENTS’ PERCEPTION OF FAMILY INVESTMENTS IN FAMILIES WITH BIOLOGICAL AND ADOPTED CHILDREN IN ANAMBRA STATE

Abstract

This study investigated parental perception of family investments in families with biological and those with adopted children. The purpose of the study was to ascertain parental perception of family investments in the two types of families. The study was carried out in Anambra State. One research question and one hypothesis guided the study. The descriptive survey design was adopted in the study. The population of the study comprised 1883952 parents in the area. The sample comprised 352 parents selected through purposive sampling technique. A researcher-developed instrument duly validated by experts was used for data collection. The reliability index of the instrument was 0.83 which was determined using Chronbach Alpha and this was considered adequate for the study. The researcher together with 24 research assistants collected the data. Mean ratings and t-test were used in data collection. It was found that parents of biological and adoptive families differed in their mean ratings on their family adjustment. It was among others recommended that biological and adoptive parents should attend regular counselling and family retreats for improved family investments.