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Self-Reported Level of Openness in the Adoption (Percentage of Participants)
| Level of openness | Birth mother | Adoptive mother | Adoptive father |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very closed | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Closed | 3% | 6% | 7% |
| Mediated | 11% | 18% | 18% |
| Semi-open | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Open | 34% | 40% | 40% |
| Quite open | 19% | 13% | 13% |
| Very open | 17% | 8% | 8% |
