| Summary: | 碩士 === 玄奘大學 === 應用心理學系碩士班 === 107 === This project aims to investigate the subjective view of the conflicts between the participants and their parents in the course of opting for a suitable college major. This project uses narrative research methodology (categorical-content) to conduct interviews as well as the analysis of learned material. Presenting how family backgrounds, core values and faith of all three participants play a part in this situation. Finally, how these interactions influence their essence from a psychological prospect, moreover each participant's resolvent in these conditions.
Research shows that the upbringing, the course of education, characteristic and family interaction of each interviewee deeply affects how they select their majors. Admittedly, all three interviewees were indecisive between fulfilling their parent’s expectations and their own wishes. The interviewees find themselves in a position, unclear whether to comply with one’s caregiver or follow one’s desire. Doubt and even negative emotions such as setbacks and pain grow out of these dilemmas.
As time pass, as the maturate, their aspects towards life start to change. Gradually, they adjust and find the most suitable approach to expressing themselves and communicating with their parents. They no longer one-sidedly abide by the road chosen or given to them. Throughout the process, disagreements force them to reevaluate and reflect upon themselves, giving them the ability to persuade their family to support their opinions open heartedly.
Researchers have singled out the significance in each interviewee’s story.chunzi – the spirit of persistence, after the realization of their intended career they go forth unstoppable. Sherry– through the interview they reveal their tenderness and soft side. Even when
dealing with conflicts they continue to have an amicable attitude, using time and patience to earn trust eventually recognition. William – the giver, the one who puts family first, the thoughtful one, sacrificing their own needs in exchange for familial harmony.
Studies show being loyal and firmly believing in one’s goal will make your visions achievable. No matter how arduous the path may be. Where there is a will there is a way, using proper solutions the problems of choosing the right major and other obstacles will surely be resolved positively. Lastly, the founding of this research will be further discussed, offered to consultation personnel, or any professionals working in the same field for research purposes and reference.
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