Abstract
Introduction
Integration adoption in Argentina was presented as a legal concept regulated by Law 24,779 and the Civil and Commercial Code, designed to recognize the socio-emotional bond between the child and the biological parent's partner. The analysis was framed from a legal, psychological, and social perspective, highlighting the exceptional and subsidiary nature of the measure, the mandatory intervention of interdisciplinary teams, and the protection of the best interests of the child and their right to identity.
Development
The regulatory framework (principles, procedures, and effects) was described, and practical ambiguities—such as cohabitation criteria and post-adoption follow-up guidelines—that conditioned its application were pointed out. The construction of the child's identity and sense of belonging was examined, as well as the challenges for the adoptive family, integrating theoretical frameworks: attachment (Bowlby), resilience, family systems (Bowen), and developmental ecology (Bronfenbrenner). It was shown that the best results were associated with sustained support (psychological and community), preservation of sibling bonds, effective listening to the child, and school-family-service coordination. It was also noted that social stigmas, gaps in professional training, and insufficient state resources limited full integration.
Conclusion
It was concluded that the adoption of integration was an ideal tool for adapting family law to new emotional configurations, provided that uniform judicial criteria, mental health and social work mechanisms, and public policies for support and social awareness were strengthened. It was stated that the convergence of regulatory adjustments and psychosocial support ensured more stable, identity-wise solid, and emotionally secure trajectories for children.
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