Innebörden av att vara internationellt adopterad. Två identitetsaspekter
svenskhet och etniskt ursprung.
IdentityInternational adoptionEthnicityPhenomenologySocial structuresSociala strukturerPsychologyPsykologiSocial psychologySocialpsykologiSocial Sciences
The aim of this study was to deepen the knowledge about the meaning of being internationally adopted for individuals living in Sweden. Through group discussions with young adults data was retrieved, and then analysed with a qualitative phenomenological approach. The study revealed three main themes: 1) experiences of being Swedish, 2) experiences of ethnic origin, and 3) the interaction between the two aspects of the identity, how the internationally adopted individual integrate's his/her ethnical origin with his/her Swedish identity. With regards to previous studies about adoption and psychological theories the meaning of being internationally adopted in Sweden is discussed.