Impact on mental health in late-adopted adolescents: scoping review protocol

Sara Almeida; Carina Amorim; Sónia Teixeira

doi:10.62741/ahrj.v3iSuppl.205

Authors

Sara Almeida https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1022-4140
Carina Amorim https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5354-505X
Sónia Teixeira ESS-FP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62741/ahrj.v3iSuppl.205

Keywords:

Adolescent, Adoption, Scoping Review, Psychological Well-Being, Mental Health

Abstract

Introduction: Adolescence is characterized as a stage of life marked by significant physical, emotional and social changes, which can be exacerbated in youth with a history of late adoption. Late-adopted adolescents are sometimes subjected to adverse experiences such as prolonged institutionalization and/or neglect. Analyzing these impacts is essential to ensure the necessary support for this group.

Objectives: To map scientific evidence on the impact of mental health in late-adopted adolescents.

Methodology: This Scoping Review follows the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute and is based on the question: What scientific evidence has been published on the impact on mental health in late-adopted adolescents? The search will be conducted in CINAHL Complete (EBSCO), MEDLINE Complete (EBSCO), Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection (EBSCO), PubMed and Web of Science, as well as in gray literature sources, including ProQuest Dissertation & Thesis Citation Index (Web of Science) and RCAAP (Open Access Scientific Repositories of Portugal). Three filters will be applied: language (Portuguese, English and Spanish), publication date (last 5 years) and free access to the full text. The process of article selection will be conducted in accordance with the guidance set out in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) statement.

Conclusion: This scoping review will provide evidence-based information on the impact of mental health in late-adopted adolescents.

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