| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立暨南國際大學 === 輔導與諮商研究所 === 96 === The research was conducted based on an in-depth interview with a female domestic worker, Sally, currently working in Singapore. The method of narrative qualitative research was used in hopes of understanding the life experience of this Indonesian domestic worker. This research concludes that self-adjustment involves psychological, economical and emotional adaptations.
Though faced with various difficulties, Sally has a strong resilience.
She comprehends her low social-economic status in the society; however, she knows how to survive by coping with surrounding issues and perseveres when faced with the challenges of life. Though she has experienced many difficult encounters and frustrations scattered along her path of life, she still manages to pull through like sunshine after a rainy day.
The research also shows though Sally personally has a determined and persevering character, the support she attains from her family and acquaintances e.g. parents, siblings, employers, agents, and friends, all play roles in enhancing her resilience in empowering her in facing difficulties in her life.
Through positive interactive communication with the people surrounding and in close contact with Sally, she is able to, under the influence and support of her family, employers and peers, revert back quickly from any negative effects her problems might have caused. Her spiritual beliefs i.e. religion and fortune telling, also have beneficial effects on her resilience.
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