Research

Title of thesis

A study investigating the metaphorical expression of stressor-related emotions among Chinese clients in counselling

Description of thesis research

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between stressor-related emotional expression and clients’ stress level that is mediated by the use of metaphor in counselling. This study will combine an experimental design and discourse analysis. As a result, the findings of this study would provide evidence to support recent researches about how stressor-related emotional expression can be beneficial for people under stress. More importantly, the results of this study may offer an innovative way for counsellors to create a culturally shared language with students who struggle to communicate their intangible emotions. As such, it may help to promote effective communication between counsellors and clients and improve therapeutic outcomes.