Research
We have collected some notable research papers on adoption and organisations that produce them. Where possible we give links but some are only available in hard copy.
This list is by no means exhaustive. If you have any other suggestions to add to this list, please let us know using this Microsoft Form.
- Adoption: national minimum standards (July 2014)
- Adoption UK (2024) The Adoption Barometer
- Feast, J., Neil, E., Jordan, L & Beek, M. (2025) Access to information and Intermediary services: A Practice Guide, Norwich: UEA Centre for Research on Children and Families.
- Feast, J. and Philpot, T. Searching Questions: Identity, Origins and Adoption. BAAF 2004
- Howe, D. and Feast, J. (2000) Adoption search and reunion: The long term experience of adopted adults. London: The Children’s Society.
- Howe, D., Sawbridge, P. and Hinings, D. (1992) Half a million women: Mothers who lose their children by adoption. London: Penguin.
- Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
- PAC-UK Big Consults of Adopted People and Birth Parents. Large 2022 surveys of experiences and views.
- Research in Practice: Extensive research and resources
- The Adoption Reunion Handbook by Elizabeth Trinder, Julia Feast, David Howe.
- Triseliotis, J., Feast, J. and Fiona, K. (2005) The adoption triangle revisited: A study of adoption, search and reunion experiences. London: BAAF.
- University of East Anglia: Research by Prof Beth Neil and others.
- University of Lancaster: Dr Michael Lambert on Historic adoption and an apology.
- University of Lancaster: Prof Karen Broadhurst. Research notably around repeat loss of children to adoption.