The research also sought to determine predictive factors for maladjusted psychosocial functioning in adulthood. Data were collected mainly by means of semi-structured interviews. The research focused on adult professional status and social and family relationships. Results revealed that the majority of the participants had managed to overcome their childhood adversities. Fifty-six percent were well integrated socially, 12 percent were average, 20 percent were partially integrated, and 10 percent were in situations of failure. Their difficulties were linked to multiple family disturbances and repeated traumatic experiences during childhood. Multiple regression analyses indicated that these risk factors accounted for 28 percent of the variance in the social integration score. Severe emotional deprivation over a prolonged period was a contributing factor to clinical disorders. Findings indicated that the satisfactory social integration and good general health of the majority of participants was linked to the stability of the care environment and the substantial backup support they received from the social service agency involved. Tables, appended methodological information and table, and 43 references (Author abstract modified)