Table 1 Characteristics of the sample
Characteristics | Mean (SD) | N (%) |
|---|---|---|
Total number of children | Â | 222 |
Gender | Â | Â |
 Boys |  | 99 (44.14) |
 Girls |  | 124 (55.86) |
Age at arrival in Finland | 3.7 (2.6) | Â |
 Boys | 4.4 (2.8) |  |
 Girls | 3.2 (2.2) |  |
Age at time of estimation | 14.0 (0.9) | Â |
 Boys | 14.1 (0.9) |  |
 Girls | 13.9 (0.9) |  |
Continent of birth | Â | Â |
 Asia |  | 47 (21.17) |
 Europe |  | 41 (8.46) |
 Africa |  | 13 (5.86) |
 America |  | 31 (13.96) |
 Not available |  | 90 (40.54) |
Type of placements before adoption | Â | Â |
 Orphanage |  | 74 (33.33) |
 Foster home |  | 19 (8.56) |
 Multiple placements |  | 129 (58.11) |
Mother’s employment status |  |  |
 Managerial employee |  | 88 (39.6) |
 Clerical worker |  | 40 (18.0) |
 Worker |  | 80 (36.0) |
 Other |  | 14 (6.3) |
Mother’s age | 37.86 (5.36) |  |