This article presents results of a qualitative study of 12 adult couples making transition to parenthood. The aim of the study was to research the meaning of transition to parenthood through the lens of transformative learning theory. Transformative learning theory explains learning through meaning-making of that life experience. In this paper, the spiritual dimension of learning is emphasized. An important part of research methodology included biographical method, using semi-structured interviews before and after the birth of the first child. The research showed that transformative learning occurs in different spheres of life during transition to parenthood. This paper discusses the spiritual dimension of learning, meaning-making and presents results of the research.
Prispevek prikazuje rezultate kvalitativne raziskave, katere namen je bil proučiti, kako in kaj se partnerja učita ob izkušnji prehoda v starševstvo in kako je s spremembami ob tej izkušnji povezano transformativno učenje. Teorija transformativnega učenja razlaga, kako se odrasli učijo ob spreminjanju pomenov lastnim izkušnjam. V raziskavi je sodelovalo 12 parov. Uporabljena je bila biografska metoda. Rezultati kažejo, da v partnerskem odnosu na prehodu v starševstvo poteka transformativno učenje na različnih področjih v povezavi s spremembami, ki se zgodijo ob rojstvu prvega otroka. Avtorica izpostavi transformativno učenje v povezavi z odnosi z izvorno družino, oblikovanjem starševske identitete in porazdelitvijo gospodinjskega dela. Rezultati kažejo povezave med čustveno dimenzijo doživljanja in učenjem ter učenjem in oblikovanjem novih pomenov na življenjski prelomnici.
Divorce is a complex experience intertwined with various risk factors. The study's objective is to examine risk factors for divorce from the viewpoint of divorcees in Slovenia. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 participants (11 women, 3 men) from 28 to 54 years, having been divorced from six months to ten years. The results confirm previous findings, indicating that risk factors existed before marriage but were neglected by participants for various reasons, such as lack of knowledge and skills for building relationships. The findings of the study are a contribution to the development of family life education programmes, psychoeducation and psychotherapy in Slovenia.
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