An overview of interpretive phenomenology as a research methodology

Tuohy, Dympna; Cooney, Adeline; Dowling, Maura; Murphy, Kathy; Sixsmith, Jane

doi:10.7748/nr2013.07.20.6.17.e315

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“…First, Silverman (2010) argues that qualitative research approaches sometimes leave out contextual sensitivities, and focus more on meanings and experiences. Phenomenological approach, for instance, attempts to uncover, interpret and understand the participants' experience (Wilson, 2014;Tuohy et al, 2013). Similarly, Cumming (2001) focused on the participants' experience rather than any other imperative issues in the context.…”

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches and Methods in Language “Testing and Assessment” Research: A Literature Review

Rahman¹

2016

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The researchers of various disciplines often use qualitative and quantitative research methods and approaches for their studies. Some of these researchers like to be known as qualitative researchers; others like to be regarded as quantitative researchers. The researchers, thus, are sharply polarised; and they involve in a competition of pointing out the benefits of their own preferred methods and approaches. But, both the methods and approaches (qualitative and quantitative) have pros and cons. This study, therefore, aims to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using qualitative and quantitative research approaches and methods in language testing and assessment research. There is a focus on ethical considerations too. The study found some strengths of using qualitative methods for language "assessment and testing" research-such as, eliciting deeper insights into designing, administering, and interpreting assessment and testing; and exploring test-takers' behaviour, perceptions, feelings, and understanding. Some weaknesses are, for instance, smaller sample size and time consuming. Quantitative research methods, on the other hand, involve a larger sample, and do not require relatively a longer time for data collection. Some limitations are that quantitative research methods take snapshots of a phenomenon: not in-depth, and overlook test-takers' and testers' experiences as well as what they mean by something. Among these two research paradigms, the quantitative one is dominant in the context of language testing and assessment research.

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches and Methods in Language “Testing and Assessment” Research: A Literature Review

Rahman¹

2016

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“…Phenomenology can be classified into Husserlian phenomenology and Heideggerian phenomenology (Touhy, Cooney, Dowling, Murphy, & Sixmith, 2013). Husserlian phenomenology focuses on the description of the phenomenon and emphasizes bracketing, while Heideggerian phenomenology focuses on the description and interpretation of the experience with the phenomenon and questions whether bracketing can be achieved.…”

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What happens in your country? Teacher constructions of adult EAL students’ cultural identities

Sumithran

2018

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“…In this sense, phenomenology is identified as a qualitative scientific method that allows the researcher to consider phenomena, which take place in a given person (1) . Phenomenology moves between the description of the phenomenon to our understanding of it.…”

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Características de la entrevista fenomenológica en investigación en enfermería

Guerrero-Castañeda

Menezes

Ojeda-Vargas

2017

Rev. Gaúcha Enferm.

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Objective: To reflect on the characteristics of the phenomenological interview as part of a phenomenological research in nursing research and to present some practical recommendations for its realization. Method:Reflective theoretical study conducted in October and November of 2016 about the development of the phenomenological interview in nursing, based on the scientific literature and critical analysis of the authors. Results:We present the characteristics of the phenomenological interview and suggest some practical recommendations for its application in nursing. Conclusions:The interview is a valuable tool to access the phenomenon studied in nursing and unveiled by being. Keywords: Qualitative research. Interview. Nursing. RESUMEN Objetivo: Reflexionar sobre las características de la entrevista fenomenológica como parte de una investigación fenomenológica en investigación en enfermería y presentar algunas recomendaciones prácticas para su realización.Método: Estudio teórico reflexivo realizado en los meses de octubre y noviembre de 2016 sobre el desarrollo de la entrevista fenomenológica en enfermería, basado en la literatura científica y análisis crítico de los autores.Resultados: Se presentan las características de la entrevista fenomenológica y se sugieren algunas recomendaciones prácticas para su aplicación en enfermería. Conclusiones:La entrevista constituye un instrumento valioso para el acceso al fenómeno estudiado en enfermería y desvelado del ser.Palabras clave: Investigación cualitativa. Entrevista. Enfermería. RESUMO Objetivos: Refletir sobre as características da entrevista fenomenológica na pesquisa em enfermagem e apresentar algumas recomendações práticas para a sua realização.Método: Estudo teórico reflexivo realizado nos meses de outubro e novembro de 2016 sobre o desenvolvimento da entrevista fenomenológica em enfermagem, baseada na literatura científica e análise crítica dos autores.Resultados: Apresenta as características da entrevista fenomenológica e aponta algumas recomendações práticas para a sua realização na enfermagem. Conclusões:A entrevista fenomenológica constitui um instrumento valioso para o acesso ao fenômeno estudado em enfermagem e para o desvelamento do ser.Palavras-chave: Pesquisa qualitativa. Entrevista. Enfermagem.Guerrero-Castañeda RF, Menezes TMO, Ojeda-Vargas MG 2Rev Gaúcha Enferm. 2017;38(2):e67458

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An overview of interpretive phenomenology as a research methodology

Abstract: This paper adds to the discussion on interpretive phenomenology and helps inform readers of its use as a research methodology.

Cited by 153 publications

References 10 publications

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches and Methods in Language “Testing and Assessment” Research: A Literature Review

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches and Methods in Language “Testing and Assessment” Research: A Literature Review

What happens in your country? Teacher constructions of adult EAL students’ cultural identities

Características de la entrevista fenomenológica en investigación en enfermería

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