Phenomenology and Supervision

Waiting in the Wings: The Enactment of a Descriptive Phenomenology Study

“…Colaizzi’s data analysis can be incorporated into a practice-orientated, qualitative study and this paper outlines both principles of DP and application of a modified approach to Colaizzi’s method. The headspace and dedicated time required to undertake data analysis corresponds with the listening space advocated by Adams (2001). Those researchers using DP cannot underestimate the benefits of developing their reflexive attitude for gaining meaningful access to the participant’s narrative which is aligned to deep listening.…”

“…It allows my peers to take on their main role, leaving me as the researcher, as the audience, listening and watching as participants become engrossed in their character. Adams (2001) considers this as a 'listening space', providing an opportunity for participants to be heard, and for researchers to absorb these key moments, which later become the crux of data analysis and findings. Furthermore, Adams (2001) discussed intuitive sensing compared with judgement-making, this resonated with my nurse background, instinctively knowing if a patient is deteriorating and letting 'gut feelings' prompt action.…”

“…Adams (2001) considers this as a 'listening space', providing an opportunity for participants to be heard, and for researchers to absorb these key moments, which later become the crux of data analysis and findings. Furthermore, Adams (2001) discussed intuitive sensing compared with judgement-making, this resonated with my nurse background, instinctively knowing if a patient is deteriorating and letting 'gut feelings' prompt action. The 'listening space' continually featured throughout the data collection phase and later through the data analysis as indicators of the bracketing process.…”