Thesis (M.S.)--Brigham Young University. Dept. of Sociology, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 36-41).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--California School of Professional Psychology, Alameda, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references (149-162) and abstract.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Nebraska--Lincoln, 1987. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 37-41).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, Davis, 2004. / Degree granted in History. Includes bibliographical references. Also available via the World Wide Web. (Restricted to UC campuses)

Thesis (M.A.)--Ohio State University, 1987. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 78-84). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center

The aim of this study is to investigate, through individual narratives, the conflicting voices in the ‘dialogical self’ of transracially adopting mothers. It is hypothesised that internalised voices from the family of origin are in conflict with the interracial voice of the new interracial family. The exchange or conflict between the voices is said to influence the transracially adopting mother’s experience and understanding of transracial adoption. The literature review of chapter two comprises three subsections. The first undertakes a review of the different concepts of self and concludes with a study of the ‘dialogical self’ that arises out of the narrative process. The narrative approach in psychology is the focus of the second subsection and addresses issues relating to the role and nature of the narrative in organising human experience. This relates to the experience of transracial adoption that is reviewed in the third subsection. Chapter three reviews the self – confrontation method used to investigate the conflicting voices within the dialogical self of each of the five participants in the study. This method is based on valuation theory and allows for an investigation of the self-narratives of the participants. The process of analysis is outlined and the ethical considerations discussed. The results of this study are described and interpreted and conclusions are drawn in chapter four. The results confirm the hypothesis that voices of the family of origin do create internal conflict within transracially adopting mothers where the interracial voice is not adequately independent, distinct and internalised. In chapter five the findings of chapter four are evaluated and recommendations proposed for consideration by adoption agencies. / Prof. Henning Viljoen

D.Litt. et Phil. / Interracial marriage can be viewed as a barometer of social change. South Africa has historically been a country of racial tension with legislation seeking to keep the races apart. However, during April 1994 the country's first democratic elections took place, thus ending the reign of white minority rule. It is against this backdrop that the present study took place. The aim of the study is to seek a deeper understanding of the experiences of mixed: race families living in South Africa. Certain questions are raised, inter alia; the causes for interracial relationships and marriage, the reactions of the families of origin, the patterns of adjustment, the raising of the children with specific reference to identity development and, the reactions of the community. Theories on prejudice, discrimination and interpersonal attraction were studied as a basis for a possible understanding of the phenomenon of mixed marriage. A brief exposition of the history of South Africa detailing relevant legislation places the study in context. Statistics on the incidence of interracial marriage and divorce were tabulated. Research pertaining to mixed marriage and interracial children was reviewed emphasizing the issues as outlined in the questions posed. However, very few studies could be found which related to South Africa. As such, media coverage of interracial relationships as reported in South Africa between 1993 to 1994 was also covered.

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Thesis (M.S.W.)--Smith College School for Social Work, 2008. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves ).