未婚成年子女家庭氣氛與離家動機經驗研究

Abstract

本研究旨在探討未婚成年子女的家庭氣氛與離家動機之間的關係。以詮釋現象學為研究取向，採用半結構式深度訪談，邀請八位具有離家動機的未婚成年子女參與，與研究者一同置身於家庭經驗現象場中，瞭解參與者對於家庭氣氛與離家動機的主觀詮釋及「離家」與「家」的意義建構。研究結果發現，未婚成年子女的家庭氣氛與離家動機間的關聯，主要與「家庭成員互動」、「家庭經濟狀況」、「家內格局及環境」、「家族價值觀與社區、華人文化」有關。未婚成年子女的離家動機則以「追求個人獨立自主的空間與隱私」、「以物理距離建立心理界線」、「依照個人喜好的風格生活」、「迴避家內衝突或糾結的情感」、「個人生涯抉擇」為主。而未婚成年子女「離家」與「家」的意義詮釋，則圍繞著在擁有更多自主空間及選擇後，如何取得「家」與「自我」間的平衡。而研究者亦針對「父母—子女」離合、家庭氣氛與界線捏塑、原生家庭價值觀傳承與子女的「離」與「家」整體現象有進一步的深度分析。最後，本研究深化了對未婚成年子女與原生家庭關係的理解，為助人專業提供實務參考並提供未來研究方向建議，予以後續研究者參考。同時，研究亦提供面臨此一議題的未婚成年子女，得以對映自身經驗，以獲得更多覺察。This study aims to explore the relationship between family atmosphere and leaving-home motivations among unmarried adult children. Using an interpretative phenomenological approach, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with eight unmarried adult participants who demonstrated motivations to leave home. The researcher collaborated with participants to immerse in the phenomenon of familial experiences, examining their subjective interpretations of family atmosphere, leaving-home motivations, and the constructed meanings of"leaving home" and "home." The findings reveal that the relationship between family atmosphere and leaving-home motivations among unmarried adult children is primarily influenced by factors such as family interactions, economic conditions, household dynamics and environment, as well as traditional family values and broader cultural influences within the Chinese community. Key leaving-home motivations include the pursuit of personal independence, privacy, and space; the need to establish psychological boundaries through physical distance; the desire to live according to personal preferences; the avoidance of familial conflict or emotional entanglements; and career-related decisions. The meanings of"leaving home" and "home" are interpreted as a balance between achieving greater autonomy and maintaining a connection to one’s familial identity. The study further provides an in-depth analysis of themes such as the parent-child dynamics of separation and reunion, the negotiation of family atmosphere and boundaries, the transmission of traditional family values, and the overall phenomenon of children navigating between "leaving" and "staying." This research deepens the understanding of relationships between unmarried adult children and their families of origin, offering practical implications for counseling and related helping professions. Additionally, it provides valuable insights for individuals experiencing similar challenges, fostering greater self-awareness. The study concludes with recommendations for future research directions to further explore these important issues.