A study on the learning process and vocational adaptation of female massager who becomes blind in the mid life

• Main Authors: YEH HSIN-YA, 葉欣雅
• Other Authors: YU PI NG
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2008
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/98471662020018465290

碩士 === 國立高雄師範大學 === 成人教育研究所 === 96 === Abstract This study focuses on the learning process and vocational adaptation of female massager who becomes blind in the mid life. Semi-structural qualitative study method is adopted and six female massagers who become blind in the mid life are selected as the research target; meanwhile, in-depth interview method is used to collect the data and to perform data analysis and arrangement. The study conclusions are as in the followings: 1.The learning motivation of massage might be just for living or for the reception of encouragement from friends and social group. The learning content is mainly based on massage because of the inferior situation encountered in other learning. 2.The learning processes are divided into three stages which are the beginning stage, the intermediary stage and the latter stage. The curriculum classification or planning of massage training is not based on physical capability or visional level, and there is no reinforcement on the incubation of specific teachers. 3.The work achievement comes from the feedback of customers and confidence.What he/she gets from massage is the main income for living, yet it has great meaning to a person to rely on himself/herself. 4.There is few trust among colleagues, competition relationship dominates partner relationship. 5.The vocational harassment experience is not uncommon. Female massager should develop self handling strategy. 6.Develop professional capability to fulfill the need to match up with the vocational environment. 7.It is hoped that employment related assistance can be provided. 8.The enhancement of lifelong learning is helpful to vocational adaptation. Based on the above study conclusions, the following suggestions are proposed: 1. Suggestions to the vocational education of those who are blind in the mid life (1) We have to pay attention to the vocational education and long life learning of those who are blind in the mid life and help them to conquer the handicap of learning.. (2) Different massage training projects should be planned by considering physical capability and visional status. (3) The vocational harassment issue of the female massager in the vocational site should be paid attention to. (4)Enhance the vocational rehabilitation service for massager who become blind in the mid life。 (5)Using empower program to encourage self-perceive and the energy of improvement. 2. Suggestions for future study In the future study, it is suggested to prepare survey questionnaire to perform survey on female massagers who have massage certificates; it is suggested that the research target can cover all the visional disabled people with massage as the main job; meanwhile, further study should be performed on the life style and difficulties encountered by visional disabled people when they work in other type of occupation. Key words: Becomes blind in the mid life, female massager, learning process, vocational adaptation