Searching for secrets, searching for self: Childhood adversity, self-concept clarity, and the motivation to uncover family secrets through direct-to-consumer genetic testing.
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DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.1679
Abstract: Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests have become an attractive product for those hoping to gain insight into their health, ancestry, and biological relatedness. In some cases, test results are unexpected, and lead to the revelation of… read more here.
Keywords: family; genetic testing; family secrets; self concept ... See more keywords
Left on a Doorstep: The Role of Infant Abandonment in Preserving and Exposing Family Secrets in Australia 1834–1954
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DOI: 10.1177/03631990221079753
Abstract: Based on a database of Australian cases from 1834–1954, this article argues that abandonment was an intentional strategy intended to maximise a child's chances of survival while preserving its family's reputation. However, abandonment had the… read more here.
Keywords: 1834 1954; family; doorstep role; abandonment ... See more keywords