essay
Adoption and significance of children to Hawaiian families
studies in a hawaiian community : na makamaka o nanakuli • (1) • Published In 1968 • Pages: 87-101
By: Howard, Alan.
Abstract
This chapter in the 'Studies in a Hawaiian Community' (see documents nos. 7, 17-22, 24-27) focuses on the Hawaiian love for their children. It is based on a survey of 681 households in four Oahu communities. Over a quarter of households have adopted children. Howard discusses the different types of adoption: legal, HANAI (non-legal), and fosterage. Most adoptions occur between relatives or close friends. Half of adopters are grandparents. Adopted children continue to keep in contact with their natal families. Adoption is part of the exchange system and reciprocity practiced by Hawaiians.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2003
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Polynesia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Psychologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 2002
- Field Date
- 1965-1968
- Coverage Date
- 1967
- Coverage Place
- Oahu, Hawaii, United States
- Notes
- Alan Howard
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 93)
- LCCN
- 79017014
- LCSH
- Hawaiians