Deepening Understanding of Family Dynamics in Chinese Culture: Reflective Writing in Professional Education

IF 1.8 3区心理学 Q2 FAMILY STUDIES

Journal of marital and family therapy Pub Date : 2025-07-04 DOI:10.1111/jmft.70050

Pei-Chin Lin, Kai-Tang Chang, Ping-Chuan Hsiung

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Understanding one's family of origin is essential for students in the helping professions, as it fosters self-awareness and illuminates personal strengths and vulnerabilities. This qualitative study examines the family experiences of Taiwanese undergraduate social work students, focusing on cultural influences on self-development and the effectiveness of reading and reflective writing in deepening family exploration. Content analysis of 34 student assignments identified two main themes: (1) key issues emerging during family exploration, and (2) the role of reading and reflective writing in facilitating this process. Subthemes of the first theme included individuation and differentiation, the need for parental affirmation, parent–child conflict, and the influence of parents' marital relationships. Findings highlight the enduring impact of Chinese cultural values on students’ development and family dynamics. Engaging with culturally relevant case literature and reflective writing promoted deeper insights and self-awareness, underscoring the importance of integrating family exploration into culturally responsive professional education.

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深化对中国文化中家庭动态的理解：专业教育中的反思性写作

了解一个人的原生家庭对从事帮助职业的学生来说是至关重要的，因为它能培养自我意识，并阐明个人的长处和弱点。本质性研究检视台湾社工本科学生的家庭经验，著重于文化对自我发展的影响，以及阅读与反思性写作对深化家庭探索的效果。对34份学生作业的内容分析确定了两个主要主题：(1)家庭探索过程中出现的关键问题，(2)阅读和反思性写作在促进这一过程中的作用。第一个主题的副主题包括个性化与差异化、对父母肯定的需求、亲子冲突和父母婚姻关系的影响。研究结果强调了中国文化价值观对学生发展和家庭动态的持久影响。参与与文化相关的案例文献和反思性写作促进了更深层次的见解和自我意识，强调了将家庭探索融入文化响应性专业教育的重要性。

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Journal of marital and family therapy Multiple-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Marital & Family Therapy (JMFT) is published quarterly by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and is one of the best known and most influential family therapy journals in the world. JMFT is a peer-reviewed journal that advances the professional understanding of marital and family functioning and the most effective psychotherapeutic treatment of couple and family distress. Toward that end, the Journal publishes articles on research, theory, clinical practice, and training in marital and family therapy.