Abstract Using a post-structuralist narrative approach, this article focuses on insights gained from a qualitative study with 11 Australian intercountry adult adoptees with particular reference to their adoption experiences and post-adoption support needs. From thematic analysis, six interrelated, overlapping themes are reported. These are as follows: connecting to the past, the ambiguous self, the experience of racism, being grateful, safe and unsafe zones, and post-adoption support needs. Key findings relate to the Australian experience of unmet need and support the importance of the adoptee voice in determining appropriate support.

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澳大利亚成人跨国领养经历的定性探索

摘要 本文采用后结构主义叙事方法，重点介绍从对 11 名澳大利亚跨国成年收养者进行的定性研究中获得的见解，特别是关于他们的收养经历和收养后支持需求。从专题分析中，报告了六个相互关联、重叠的专题。它们如下：与过去的联系、模棱两可的自我、种族主义经历、感恩、安全和不安全区域以及收养后的支持需求。主要发现与澳大利亚未满足需求的经验有关，并支持被收养人的声音在确定适当支持方面的重要性。