Research Article

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

Number: 73 January 31, 2025
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University as "preparation for life": An investigation on parents' metaporical expressions

Abstract

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 study's 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 cited—"Life," "Family," "Home," "Development," and "Education"—highlight the university's 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.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Philosophical and Social Foundations of Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 31, 2025

Submission Date

February 9, 2024

Acceptance Date

January 27, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: 73

APA
Güngör, C. (2025). University as "preparation for life": An investigation on parents’ metaporical expressions. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty, 73, 567-605. https://doi.org/10.21764/maeuefd.1434707
AMA
1.Güngör C. University as "preparation for life": An investigation on parents’ metaporical expressions. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty. 2025;(73):567-605. doi:10.21764/maeuefd.1434707
Chicago
Güngör, Cumhur. 2025. “University As ‘preparation for Life’: An Investigation on Parents’ Metaporical Expressions”. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty, nos. 73: 567-605. https://doi.org/10.21764/maeuefd.1434707.
EndNote
Güngör C (January 1, 2025) University as "preparation for life": An investigation on parents’ metaporical expressions. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty 73 567–605.
IEEE
[1]C. Güngör, “University as ‘preparation for life’: An investigation on parents’ metaporical expressions”, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty, no. 73, pp. 567–605, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.21764/maeuefd.1434707.
ISNAD
Güngör, Cumhur. “University As ‘preparation for Life’: An Investigation on Parents’ Metaporical Expressions”. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty. 73 (January 1, 2025): 567-605. https://doi.org/10.21764/maeuefd.1434707.
JAMA
1.Güngör C. University as "preparation for life": An investigation on parents’ metaporical expressions. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty. 2025;:567–605.
MLA
Güngör, Cumhur. “University As ‘preparation for Life’: An Investigation on Parents’ Metaporical Expressions”. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty, no. 73, Jan. 2025, pp. 567-05, doi:10.21764/maeuefd.1434707.
Vancouver
1.Cumhur Güngör. University as "preparation for life": An investigation on parents’ metaporical expressions. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty. 2025 Jan. 1;(73):567-605. doi:10.21764/maeuefd.1434707

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