New H2R Publication
By Daniel Drewniak, Petra Thorn, and Tanja Krones
A new study authored by Daniel Drewniak, Petra Thorn, and Tanja Krones, published recently in SSM - Qualitative Research in Health, finds that many adults conceived via anonymous sperm donation learn about their origins late in life and must actively integrate this information into their sense of identity over time. Based on interviews with 20 participants, the authors found that experiences vary widely—from acceptance to ambivalence—but are shaped by when and how individuals discover their conception, as well as family communication and opportunities to connect with donors or genetic relatives. The study proposes a framework describing identity development as an evolving, lifelong process rather than a single moment of discovery.
Read "Identity experiences of adults conceived via anonymous sperm donation: A qualitative study" here.