本研究的目的乃探討年輕人面子的形成經驗與內涵，以及面子與自我價值後效的相互機制，以解 鎖面子之於自己和人際互動的深層意義。採敘事研究，依便利取樣邀請四位年齡 25 ∼ 27 歲之大 專校院畢業之參與者進行深度訪談。每位參與者共受訪 2 次，共獲得 8 份文本資料，依「類別— 內容」進行分析。研究結果有二，首先年輕人面子的形成有四個階段：（1）面子醞釀期：面子具 代間傳遞與加成效果；（2）面子建立期：面子是演繹他人眼中美好的自己；（3）面子維護期： 從「爭取面子」轉移到「不失面子」；以及（4）面子重建期：面子又聚焦回社會比較的結果。第二， 面子與自我價值後效的相互機制有三個面向：（1）面子是在陌生環境中比較出來的自我價值；（2） 面子的標準開始鬆動並對自我價值後效的影響降低；（3）拋下面子而從內在期望強化自我價值後 效。依研究結果提出相關討論與建議。

Face, known as “mianzi” in mandarin, is a phenomenon that reflects an individual’s image and status in social interactions. The concept self-positioning. It is also influenced by sex, interpersonal differences, cultural values and situations. In Chinese society, where emphasis is placed on collectivism and mutual relationships, face is perceived as “others-oriented” and contextdependent. In this cultural setting, strive to uphold their own face and that of their relatives, carefully considering the face of others in social interactions. Furthermore, face functions as a mechanism for building social reputation, shaping social evaluations, gaining recognition, and fostering positive feelings. Therefore, face is an inner feeling of honor, pride, and pleasure, which are derived from an individual’s perception of respect and appreciation from others. In summary, face serves as an indicator of individuals’ importance in the eyes of others. The development of face is closely associated with social culture and personal developmental stages, which may have several ramifications for individuals. For instance, teenagers are particularly sensitive to how others evaluate them; these individuals often seek praise and recognition to enhance their sense of status. When they perceive a loss of face, their selfesteem decreases accordingly. Therefore, in addition to shaping self-image, face influences self-esteem. Both positive and negative events occur in life. When individuals subjectively perceive an event as particularly impactful, their self-worth may fluctuate considerably, a concept referred to as “contingencies of self-worth.” When individuals prioritize academics, their academic performance becomes a key indicator of their self-worth. Individuals with higher contingencies of self-worth are more likely to have enhanced self-esteem after academic success. This, in turn, increases their motivation to invest additional time and effort in achieving further success within the same domain. During young adulthood, contingencies of self-worth are affected by various factors, such as social comparisons, parental nurturing style, and school environment. The development and significance of face are closely associated with an individual’s life events. Events that are perceived as highly impactful tend to exert strong effects and induce robust personal commitment. When In individuals with high contingencies of self-worth are high for certain contexts, individuals show strong dedication to pursuing face. By contrast, when contingencies of self-worth are low for other circumstances, face becomes less important and had minimal impact on their actions. The present study highlights the close and continuous relationship between face and contingencies of self-worth. Face enhances self-worth; high self-worth encourages commitment and effort, which, in turn, enhance face. In this study, we explored the experiences of young people in developing the concept of face and analyzed its fundamental properties. In addition, we investigated the relationship between face and contingencies of self-worth to elucidate the

自我價值後效、面子、敘事研究

contingent of self-worth, face, narrative research