Tohidi Sani A, Alavi S E. (2024). Exploration of Adolescents' Lived Experiences of Parental Misunderstanding: A Phenomenological Study.
Rooyesh.
13(2), 223-234.
URL:
http://frooyesh.ir/article-1-4966-en.html
1- M.A. in School Counseling, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran. , amin.tovhidi1998@gmail.com
2- M. A. in Rehabilitation Counseling, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran.
Abstract: (720 Views)
The challenge of understanding adolescents is an inherent aspect of contemporary parent-adolescent relationships. This research aims to investigate adolescents' lived experiences of parental misunderstanding using a qualitative approach and phenomenological method. Participants consisted of 15 to 18-year-old adolescent boys and girls from Sabzevar city during the summer of 2023, selected through purposive and snowball sampling. Data collection involved semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 14 participants, reaching theoretical saturation. Findings, analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-stage phenomenological analysis, identified 36 sub-themes and 4 main themes: "Generational Gap," "Loss of Independence," "Lack of Support," and "Inadequate Connection," revealing adolescents' experiences of parental misunderstanding. The results not only enhance insights into current parent-adolescent dynamics but also provide a foundation for practical interventions and programs to improve these relationships.
Type of Article:
Research |
Subject:
counseling Received: 2023/11/16 | Accepted: 2024/03/2 | ePublished: 2024/04/29