University as "preparation for life": An investigation on parents' metaporical expressions

Cumhur Güngör

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University as "preparation for life": An investigation on parents' metaporical expressions

Yazarlar:

Cumhur Güngör

Yayıncı:

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Ana Başlıklar:

Eğitimin Felsefi ve Sosyal Temelleri

Dergi:

Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 73, pp.567-605

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001339919

pISSN:

2146-5983

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Özet:

 In the contemporary era, the transition from adolescence to adulthood primarily begins with the choice of university, where parental guidance and influence are significantly pronounced. This research aims to unveil the perceptions parents hold towards the concept of university through the use of metaphors. It is a qualitative study designed to describe and interpret the metaphorical thoughts of parents whose children are university students, regarding the phenomenon of university. Content analysis, a commonly employed method in qualitative research analysis, was utilized. The studys participants consist of parents of students enrolled in various undergraduate programs across universities in our country during the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. The sample includes 163 parents. In the study, 142 metaphors produced by parents are analyzed under different categories by subjecting them to content analysis. The metaphors of parents regarding the concept of university are grouped under 12 categories. The analysis of metaphors produced by parents regarding the concept of University indicates a predominantly positive perception, characterized by a blend of abstract and concrete expressions. The metaphors most frequently citedLife, Family, Home, Development, and Educationhighlight the universitys integral role in personal development, social relationships, and intellectual enrichment. This suggests that parents regard the university not only as an educational institution but as a pivotal life stage pivotal for overall development and social integration. The analysis of parental metaphors concerning the university concept reveals a comprehensive perspective that transcends the educational scope, highlighting its significance in personal growth, intellectual development, social integration, and professional preparation.

 In the contemporary era, the transition from adolescence to adulthood primarily begins with the choice of university, where parental guidance and influence are significantly pronounced. This research aims to unveil the perceptions parents hold towards the concept of university through the use of metaphors. It is a qualitative study designed to describe and interpret the metaphorical thoughts of parents whose children are university students, regarding the phenomenon of university. Content analysis, a commonly employed method in qualitative research analysis, was utilized. The studys participants consist of parents of students enrolled in various undergraduate programs across universities in our country during the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. The sample includes 163 parents. In the study, 142 metaphors produced by parents are analyzed under different categories by subjecting them to content analysis. The metaphors of parents regarding the concept of university are grouped under 12 categories. The analysis of metaphors produced by parents regarding the concept of University indicates a predominantly positive perception, characterized by a blend of abstract and concrete expressions. The metaphors most frequently citedLife, Family, Home, Development, and Educationhighlight the universitys integral role in personal development, social relationships, and intellectual enrichment. This suggests that parents regard the university not only as an educational institution but as a pivotal life stage pivotal for overall development and social integration. The analysis of parental metaphors concerning the university concept reveals a comprehensive perspective that transcends the educational scope, highlighting its significance in personal growth, intellectual development, social integration, and professional preparation.

 In the contemporary era, the transition from adolescence to adulthood primarily begins with the choice of university, where parental guidance and influence are significantly pronounced. This research aims to unveil the perceptions parents hold towards the concept of university through the use of metaphors. It is a qualitative study designed to describe and interpret the metaphorical thoughts of parents whose children are university students, regarding the phenomenon of university. Content analysis, a commonly employed method in qualitative research analysis, was utilized. The studys participants consist of parents of students enrolled in various undergraduate programs across universities in our country during the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. The sample includes 163 parents. In the study, 142 metaphors produced by parents are analyzed under different categories by subjecting them to content analysis. The metaphors of parents regarding the concept of university are grouped under 12 categories. The analysis of metaphors produced by parents regarding the concept of University indicates a predominantly positive perception, characterized by a blend of abstract and concrete expressions. The metaphors most frequently citedLife, Family, Home, Development, and Educationhighlight the universitys integral role in personal development, social relationships, and intellectual enrichment. This suggests that parents regard the university not only as an educational institution but as a pivotal life stage pivotal for overall development and social integration. The analysis of parental metaphors concerning the university concept reveals a comprehensive perspective that transcends the educational scope, highlighting its significance in personal growth, intellectual development, social integration, and professional preparation.

 Günümüzde bireylerin ergenlikten yetişkinliğe geçtiği ilk basamak olan üniversite tercihinde ebeveynlerin yönlendirmesi ve etkisi oldukça fazladır. Bu araştırma ebeveynlerin üniversite kavramına ilişkin sahip oldukları algıları metaforlar yoluyla ortaya çıkarma amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çocuğu üniversite öğrencisi ebeveynlerin üniversite olgusuna ilişkin metaforik düşüncelerini betimleme ve yorumlanması amaçlandığı için nitel bir araştırmadır. Nitel araştırma analizinde çoğunlukla kullanılan içerik analizinden yararlanılmıştır. Bu araştırmanın çalışma grubu 2022-2023 eğitim öğretim yılı güz döneminde ülkemizde çeşitli üniversitelerin lisans programlarında öğrenim gören öğrencilerin ebeveynleridir. Çalışma grubu 163 ebeveynden oluşmaktadır. Araştırmada, ebeveynler tarafından üretilen 142 metafor, içerik analizi yoluyla farklı kategoriler altında analiz edilmiştir. Üniversite kavramına ilişkin ebeveyn metaforları 12 kategori altında toplanmıştır. Üniversite kavramıyla ilgili ebeveynler tarafından üretilen metaforların analizi, çoğunlukla pozitif bir algıyı ve soyut ile somut ifadelerin bir karışımını işaret etmektedir. En sık atıfta bulunulan Hayat, Aile, Ev, Gelişim ve Eğitim metaforları, üniversitenin kişisel büyüme, sosyal ilişkiler ve entelektüel zenginleşme üzerindeki temel rolünü vurgulamaktadır. Bu, ebeveynlerin üniversiteyi yalnızca bir eğitim kurumu olarak değil, genel gelişim ve sosyal entegrasyon için kritik bir yaşam evresi olarak gördüklerini öne sürmektedir. Üniversite kavramıyla ilgili ebeveyn metaforlarının analizi, eğitim kapsamını aşan geniş bir perspektifi ortaya koymakta ve kişisel gelişim, entelektüel gelişim, sosyal entegrasyon ve mesleki hazırlıktaki önemini vurgulamaktadır.

Makale detayları

University as "preparation for life": An investigation on parents' metaporical expressions

Yazarlar:

Cumhur Güngör

Yayıncı:

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Ana Başlıklar:

Eğitimin Felsefi ve Sosyal Temelleri

Dergi:

Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 73, pp.567-605

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001339919

pISSN:

2146-5983

University

Personal Development

Parental Perceptions

EducationÜniversite

Kişisel Gelişim

Ebeveyn Algıları

Eğitim

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Cumhur Güngör

Yayıncı: Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Ana Başlıklar: Eğitimin Felsefi ve Sosyal Temelleri

Dergi: Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 73, pp.567-605

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 1/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001339919

pISSN: 2146-5983

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Cumhur Güngör

Yayıncı:

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Ana Başlıklar:

Eğitimin Felsefi ve Sosyal Temelleri

Dergi:

Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 73, pp.567-605

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001339919

pISSN:

2146-5983