The purpose of this study was to analyze the experiences of married women who were majoring in counseling at the Graduate School of Education.
The study participants were three married women who were majoring in counseling at the Graduate School of E...
The purpose of this study was to analyze the experiences of married women who were majoring in counseling at the Graduate School of Education.
The study participants were three married women who were majoring in counseling at the Graduate School of Education.
Narrative inquiry was used as a research method. It is an effective method of understanding the story of participants' experiences deeply.
As the results of Narrative inquiry, it have found the meaning of different or similar experiences in the learning experience of the three researchers. Based on this research, text was constructed.
In this study, main theme was identified from the participants' narratives: To start with enthusiasm and to become counselors, and according to the passage of time, participants have experienced expectations, disappointment, conflict, despair, reflection, and growth.
At last, the study discussed significance of the findings, suggestions for development of counselors, and the limitations of research and follow-up studies.