Introduction PART hard for them to say no, which can hurt how
they feel and how they get along with others.
people-pleasing means always putting other people's needs before your own. It's like trying People who always try to please others can end to make everyone happy, even if it makes you up feeling scared of being rejected, not good unhappy. enough, and struggle to set limits. This can make them very stressed, tired, and cause from a psychological point of view, people- problems with their relationships and who they pleasing happens because we all want to be are. liked. So, sometimes we pretend to be someone we're not, just to fit in. Students can learn to speak up for themselves without being people-pleasers. They can learn being nice to others is good, but when we do it to know they're important, say no when they too much, it can make us feel bad about need to, and set boundaries. Also, having ourselves. People-pleasers often feel tired and support from family, friends, and teachers can stressed because they're always worrying about make a big difference in how they feel and what others think. learn.
people-pleasing can actually be helpful. It Research Design Part
makes us more caring and understanding We used a phenomenological approach to gain deep towards others. When we prioritize their needs, insights into this issue it strengthens our relationships and helps us build connections. We chose the phenomenological approach because it helps us understand the lived experiences of individuals. Specifically, we wanted to explore what it feels like to be But, there's a negative impact too. It can make a people-pleaser in a STEM setting. This approach us feel pretty lousy about ourselves. It can allowed us to capture personal stories and perspectives, cause a lot of stress, leaving us feeling providing us with valuable insights. exhausted and drained. Plus, it stops us from being true to ourselves and growing as To gather these insights, we conducted in-depth interviews with STEM students who identified as individuals. people-pleasers. We asked questions about their experiences, the reasons behind their behavior, and how it affected their academic and personal lives.
RRL PART By analyzing their responses, we gained a
comprehensive understanding of how people-pleasing People-pleasing is when someone cares more impacts their daily experiences and relationships. This about making others happy than themselves. approach was crucial because it allowed us to see how people-pleasing specifically manifests in the context of It's common in students and can cause big STEM education. problems. By listening to the students' stories, we could Some things that make people people-pleasers understand the challenges they face and how it affects are feeling not good enough, scared of being their academic success. Our careful analysis ensured rejected, and wanting to be in control. that our findings were both reliable and meaningful, providing a solid foundation for future support Sometimes, their family or culture makes it strategies Data Gathering Procedure, Tool and Analysis Part important to prioritize yourself and your well- we chose students who showed this kind of being." behavior on purpose. We wanted different kinds of students from STEM fields to be in our study so we D. In conclusion, our research emphasizes the could understand this better. importance of self-care and assertiveness in dealing with people-pleasing behaviors. By We conducted in-depth interviews with our taking care of ourselves, we can build healthier participants, allowing them to share personal relationships and feel happier. experiences and reflections on people-pleasing behaviors. To guide our discussions, we developed Recommendation Part semi-structured interview guides focusing on triggers, impacts, and influences on the learning Now that we've shared our findings, let's environment. Throughout this process, discuss some recommendations for dealing confidentiality was paramount. with people-pleasing behaviors We made sure the students knew what we were Our first recommendation is to seek help from doing and that we cared about how they felt. We professionals, like therapists or counselors. also made sure to write down everything exactly as They can offer personalized guidance and they said it so we could understand it better. support to understand why we feel the need to By listening to their stories, we learned a lot about please others and help us develop healthy why they try to please others. We looked for coping strategies." common things in what they said to understand it better. Schools and workplaces should introduce programs that teach assertiveness, self-respect, CONCLUCION PART and healthy relationships. These programs can To wrap up our study on people-pleasing behaviors, empower individuals, especially students in let's summarize our key findings." STEM fields, to recognize and overcome people-pleasing habits. A. Our research shows that people-pleasing can have a big impact on how individuals feel. It's important to create supportive Constantly worrying about what others think environments where people feel safe to express can lead to stress, sadness, and guilt. themselves. Schools and workplaces can provide resources for mental health and B. We've found that there are many reasons encourage supportive relationships among why people become people-pleasers, like peers. pressure from others and past experiences. These factors can make it hard for individuals, In conclusion, seeking professional support, especially STEM students, to feel in control." implementing educational programs, and fostering supportive environments are key steps in addressing people-pleasing behaviors. By prioritizing self-care and setting boundaries, C. But there's hope. Our study suggests that by individuals can lead happier and more fulfilling valuing your own feelings and choices, you can lives. Thank you for your attention." break free from people-pleasing habits. It's