College Students' Participation Experience In Pre-Parent Education : A Parse Research Method Study

Abstract

This study is a qualitative study to clarify meaning and structure of college students’ participation experience in pre-parent education by applying Parse research method. The research question was “Would you please describe your experience participating in the pre-parent education?” which was examined based on Parse's research method. Participants were 9 Students at K University. The study revealed that College Students' Participation Experience in Pre-parent Educations using standardized patients resulted in three core concepts: It was revealed as ‘Confirming understanding and appreciation of parents and family’, ‘A Process of awareness and growth for responsible choices in future life’, and ‘A process of forming values about dating, marriage, family, and parenting .