- 學位論文
經歷跨國遠距離戀愛到同居的伴侶之經驗探究—對偶觀點
A Narrative Research of the Couple who experienced the journey of Transnational Long-Distance Relationships later toward Cohabitation: From a Dyadic Perspective
摘要
本研究透過質性研究中的敘說分析方法，並運用對偶觀點了解經歷跨國遠距離戀愛到同居的伴侶之經驗內涵與關係發展歷程，藉以促進社會大眾以及從事諮商實務的工作者，對於結束跨國遠距離戀愛進而同居的伴侶有更多理解與認識。 根據上述而言，本研究目的有三項：（一）了解伴侶從跨國遠距離戀愛到同居歷程的經驗內涵；（二）了解伴侶於歷程中的互動型態及其對關係的影響；（三）了解伴侶於歷程中的影響因素。 本研究正式參與者為三對伴侶，共有6位受訪者，年齡介於25-48歲之間。經歷跨國遠距離戀愛時間分別為2年11個月、9個月及3年，其同居時間分別為1年3個月、2年及5年。其中一對伴侶目前育有兩子，另外兩對伴侶則尚無子女。每對伴侶接受半結構的深度訪談，包括共同訪談與個別訪談，其時間分別為：共同訪談約2到3小時；個別訪談每一位約為2小時。 研究結果發現如下：（一）經歷跨國遠距離戀愛到同居的伴侶其關係發展之特色，包括：「正向關係維繫行為」、「具體討論關係目標並保留彈性」、「經濟與生涯因素為重要考量」；其關係中的考驗包括：「關係維繫的挑戰」、「原生家庭的態度」、「經濟與生涯規劃上的性別差異」。（二）經歷跨國遠距離戀愛到同居的伴侶互動型態共通之處包括：「提前結婚，簽證為關係里程碑」、「過去的同居經驗與否，決定理想化的情況」以及「關係從失衡走向平衡的過程」。（三）影響關係發展的支持性因素包括：個人層次的「對遠距離戀愛發展的正向態度」、「於關係中的調適能力」、關係層次的「正向關係維繫行為」、「發展關係共同目標」、「關係權力互動平衡」。（四）影響關係發展的非支持性因素包括：個人層次的「關係中的不安全感」、「負向情緒累積」、以及關係層次的「關係不確定性」、「經濟壓力」、「負向關係權力互動」。 最後，研究說明本研究之限制，並提出後續研究議題的建議、以及給予諮商實務工作者相關建議。
並列摘要
This study is a qualitative research that was conducted through narrative analysis, which aimed at understanding couples who experienced transnational long-distance relationships later toward cohabitation with a dyadic perspective. The goals of this study is to built people’s understanding from these couples’ experience, and make better efficiency for those who devoted in couple counseling professionals. Based on that, the research objectives are as follow. 1.To understand the journey of how couples go from transnational long-distance relationships later toward cohabitation; 2. To figure out how the journey influences their mutual interaction; 3. To understand the influencing factor in the process. The participants of this study are three couples, six people. Participants aged from 25 to 48. They have experienced transnational long-distance relationships for 2 years and 11 months; 9 months; and 3 years. They also have experienced cohabitation for a year and 3 months; 2 years; and 5 years. One of couple have two children, the other two couples have no children. They all received a semi-structured interview, include a couple interview for 2 to 3 hours, and an individual interview for 2 hours. The findings of this study stated as follow. 1.The couples who experienced the journey of transnational long-distance relationships later toward cohabitation relationship development include:"Positive relationship maintenance behavior", "Discuss the relationship objectives and still retain the flexibility", "Financial factors and Career factors are significant priorities "; and the test in the relationship include : "Relationship maintenance difficulties", "Family members’ attitude", "Financial arrangement and career path for two gender" 2.The coherence between partner’s interaction among there couples who experienced the journey of transnational long-distance relationships later toward cohabitation include: (1) They get married early, and take approval of VISA as a milestone in their relationship. (2) Previous cohabitation experience decides whether idealization of their relationship will occur or not. (3) They experience the process of the relationship from imbalance to balance. 3.Supporting factors affecting relationship development include: Personal level of "Personal positive attitude towards long-distance relationships development", "Personal capacity and willingness to adjust in relationship", "Positive relationship maintenance behavior", at the level of relationship, "Joint goal of relationship development", "Balance of power interaction in a relationship ". 4.Non-supportive factors that influence the development of relationships include: “Insecurities in relationships” at the individual level, “Accumulation of negative emotions”, and “relationship uncertainty”, in addition, at the level of relationships, “Financial pressures”, and “Negative power interaction in a relationship". Finally, the study illustrates the limitations of the study and suggested recommendations for future research and counseling professionals.