| Abstract in English | 第4-5页 |
| Abstract in Chinese | 第6-9页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第9-13页 |
| 1.1 Research Background | 第9-10页 |
| 1.2 Research Questions | 第10页 |
| 1.3 Research Significance | 第10-11页 |
| 1.4 The Organization of This Thesis | 第11-13页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第13-22页 |
| 2.1 TV Reality Show | 第13-15页 |
| 2.1.1 Introduction to TV Reality Show | 第13-14页 |
| 2.1.2 Introduction to Where are we going，Dad | 第14-15页 |
| 2.2 About Comforting Speech Act | 第15-22页 |
| 2.2.1 Definition of Comforting Speech Act | 第15-17页 |
| 2.2.2 Classification of Comforting Speech Act | 第17-18页 |
| 2.2.3 Pragmatic Features of Comforting Speech Act | 第18-19页 |
| 2.2.4 Relevant Studies on Comforting Speech Act Abroad | 第19-20页 |
| 2.2.5 Relevant Studies on Comforting Speech Act at Home | 第20-21页 |
| 2.2.6 A Brief Comment on Previous Studies | 第21-22页 |
| Chapter Three Theoretical Framework | 第22-27页 |
| 3.1 Speech Act Theory | 第22-24页 |
| 3.1.1 Austin’s Speech Act Theory | 第22-23页 |
| 3.1.2 Searle’s Speech Act Theory | 第23-24页 |
| 3.2 Power Relation Theory | 第24-27页 |
| 3.2.1 Relevant Studies on Power Relation Theory | 第24-25页 |
| 3.2.2 Two Affecting Factors of Power Relation: Power and Solidarity | 第25-27页 |
| Chapter Four Research Methodology | 第27-29页 |
| 4.1 Data Collection | 第27页 |
| 4.2 Research Method | 第27-28页 |
| 4.3 Research Procedures | 第28-29页 |
| Chapter Five Data Analysis and Discussion | 第29-56页 |
| 5.1 Strategies of Comforting Speech Act | 第29-49页 |
| 5.1.1 Emotion-Centered Comforting Strategy | 第29-36页 |
| 5.1.1.1 Denial of Negative Emotions | 第30-34页 |
| 5.1.1.2 Acknowledgement of Negative Emotions | 第34-36页 |
| 5.1.2 Problem-Centered Comforting Strategy | 第36-43页 |
| 5.1.2.1 Causes of the Problem | 第36-38页 |
| 5.1.2.2 Effects of the Problem | 第38-42页 |
| 5.1.2.3 Solutions to the Problem | 第42-43页 |
| 5.1.3 Other Supplementary Comforting Strategies | 第43-46页 |
| 5.1.3.1 Using Encouragement and Compliment to Comfort | 第44-45页 |
| 5.1.3.2 Telling Fairy Tales to Comfort | 第45-46页 |
| 5.1.4 Frequencies of Comforting Strategies | 第46-49页 |
| 5.2 Power Relation Manifested in Comforting Speech Act | 第49-56页 |
| 5.2.1 Power Manifested in Comforting Speech Act | 第49-51页 |
| 5.2.2 Solidarity Manifested in Comforting Speech Act | 第51-53页 |
| 5.2.3 Frequency of Comforting Strategies in Terms of Power Relation | 第53-56页 |
| Chapter Six Conclusion | 第56-59页 |
| 6.1 Major Findings of This Study | 第56-57页 |
| 6.2 Implications of This Study | 第57-58页 |
| 6.3 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Study | 第58-59页 |
| References | 第59-62页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第62页 |
