This study examines changes in students' perception of norms and
self-reflection through a qualitative analysis of reflection papers written by 20 students who participated in the personality education course "You, Me, Our Character" at M University,...
This study examines changes in students' perception of norms and
self-reflection through a qualitative analysis of reflection papers written by 20 students who participated in the personality education course "You, Me, Our Character" at M University, focusing on the theme of "deviation and norms." It investigates how students’ perceptions of norms change after the course, how personality education influences their self-reflection, and what common themes and distinctive patterns appear in their reflection papers. The findings show that students reconceptualized norms not merely as external constraints but as mechanisms sustaining social relationships and community life, while reflecting on reasons for non-compliance and recognizing that norm adherence contributes to communal solidarity and personal growth. The study demonstrates that personality education deepens students’ understanding of norms and self-reflection and provides practical implications for character education in educational settings.