Examines the psychological and emotional effects of confidential adoption on birthparents, adoptees, and adoptive parents. Discusses some of the advantages of open adoption, which allows the birthparents and adoptive parents to have at least some contact before the adoption. (MDM)

Notes differences between American and British contexts and formulations of adoption payments. Highlights key findings from a research project that evaluated the impact of adoption allowances in Scotland. Gives particular attention to children's views about being adopted with financial help. (GH)

A telephone survey of 200 farm operators regarding adoption of innovations found 52% were early adopters or early majority adopters and 48% were late majority adopters or laggard. Importance of scientific research, learning about new concepts, and use of sources other than extension were factors distinguishing the categories. (SK)

Provides family therapists with an understanding of intercountry adoption. The special life-cycle issues of multinational families and the challenges intercountry adoptees face are discussed to help therapists treat such families more empathically and effectively. (Author/MKA)

Discusses the history, purposes, and provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA); recent high-profile transracial adoption cases; the debate over whether ICWA purposes have been realized; the proposed Adoption Promotion and Stability Act, which would severely limit application of ICWA to adoption cases; and proposed compromise amendments to…

Discussion of developments in satellite communications and educational applications focuses on the possibilities of adapting satellite technology for instruction in developing countries. Topics include satellite use in Australia and the United States; and recommendations for the adoption of satellite technology in Saudi Arabia. (Author/LRW)

Discusses the use of information technology, technology diffusion and reinvention, and technology adoption and implementation. Considers the change process in higher education and the need to develop good computer habits and overcome old habits that are based on old teaching and learning methods. (LRW)

Infertile couples' (N=131) consideration of options for dealing with infertility (medical help, adoption, fostering, alternative medicine, and focusing on other life goals) is studied. Options were related to specific motivations including altruistic motives for adoption or foster care. Results, timing of choices, and motivations are discussed.…

This study examines behavioral dimensions of trading partner trust in EDI (electronic data interchange) adoption via a qualitative interpretative case study conducted between an automotive manufacturer (Ford Motor Company) in Australia and their first tier supplier, PBR Limited. Findings suggest that trust is important for cooperative long-term…

Protas and de Andrade state that rural extension efforts in developing nations should not expect the participation of "progressive" farmers to lead to larger participation of other farmers in adopting innovations. Van den Bar offers comments on the article. (SK)

Responses from 98 secondary technology education/industrial arts teachers in New Mexico identified the following best predictors of adoption of technology education: teacher perceptions, change agents' and opinion leaders' influence, optional vs. authority decision making, teaching endorsements held, and years of teaching. Barriers included fear…

Reviews the structure and historical development of ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) and describes resources now available through the Internet. Concludes that ERIC's commitment to the adoption of information technologies has allowed the system to redefine the nature of its information services and suggests these resources should be…

Examines issues related to antiracist social work as it impacts on the development of a fostering service for black children within a white agency in Scotland. Describes the social and legal context of social work with black children in Scotland and discusses underlying principles and concepts that have shaped the Khandan Initiative (an antiracist…

Explores the influence of an organization's information ecology, or internal information environment, on a firm's electronic commerce initiatives and plans. Reports results from a case study investigation on the adoption and use of an e-commerce initiative, a corporate portal, by participants at a large Canadian company. (Author/LRW)

While adoption remains the most permanent of alternate homes for displaced children, it is not always a realistic alternative. Legal guardianship provides a permanency option between adoption and long-term foster care. This article contrasts permanency alternatives, gives an overview of legal guardianship, and provides definitional and historical…