Using interpretative phenomenological analysis in autism research

Howard, Katie; Katsos, Napoleon; Gibson, Jenny

doi:10.1177/1362361318823902

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“…In the current study, interpretative phenomenological analysis was considered a useful methodological approach given its commitment to understanding the lived experience of participants (Smith et al 2009) and its increasing use in autism research (Howard et al 2019). IPA is characterised by a 'double hermeneutic' (Smith et al 2009) whereby both the researcher and the participant are seeking to interpret the experiences described.…”

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Parental Perceptions and Decisions Regarding Maintaining Bilingualism in Autism

Howard

Gibson

Katsos

2020

J Autism Dev Disord

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A growing body of evidence suggests that bilingual exposure does not negatively impact children on the autism spectrum. This study sought to illuminate parents' perceptions and choices regarding maintaining bilingualism in autism. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 family members in England and Wales. Data were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Although parents expressed positive attitudes towards bilingualism, these views were not always congruent with their language practices. Instead, several factors influenced decisions about language maintenance in autism, including the severity of the child's autism, advice received, and the importance of English as the dominant societal language. This article calls for greater support for families in making language decisions that are suitable for the individual child and their family.

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Section: Interpretative Phenomenological Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Parental Perceptions and Decisions Regarding Maintaining Bilingualism in Autism

Howard

Gibson

Katsos

2020

J Autism Dev Disord

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“…In addition, while commonly used in other research paradigms, member checking was not employed due to recent criticisms of member checking as a benchmark for rigor (B. Smith & McGannon, 2018) and inherent conflict these methods have with phenomenological research (Howard et al, 2019). The rigor of the study was supported through the use of an interview guide that was initially developed for research with individuals with visual impairments (Haegele & Zhu, 2017) and then adapted to align with the purposes of this analysis.…”

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Examining physical education experiences at integrated and residential schools for students with visual impairments

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Haegele²,

Zhu³

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British Journal of Visual Impairment

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This study examined how individuals who experienced physical education in both integrated and residential school settings viewed their physical education experiences. A retrospective interpretative phenomenological approach (IPA) was used, and five adults with visual impairments (aged 20–35 years; three males, two females) were enrolled in this study. Data collection included semi-structured telephone interviews and reflective interview notes, which were analyzed thematically using a three-step process. Two interrelated themes emerged from the data. In the first theme – feelings about being included and excluded – participants described that across school settings, inclusivity and exclusivity were central to how they understood their physical education experiences. The second theme – support needs met at residential schools – described how perceived teacher support and feelings of relatedness with peers were identified as important factors related to their willingness to explore the environment and engage in physical education curricula.

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“…Deconstructing normative assumptions and the imposition of non-autistic meanings requires entering into the mindset of the participant (Howard, Katsos, & Gibson, 2019), understanding their experiences and worldview (Milton & Bracher, 2013). Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used to analyse the interview data.…”

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“Bullies tend to be obvious”: autistic adults perceptions of friendship and the concept of ‘mate crime’.

Forster

Pearson

2019

Disability & Society

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Mate crime is a specific subset of hate crime in which the perpetrator is known to the victim.To date, there is very little research into the perception and experience of mate crime in autism. The aim of the current study was to examine perceptions of friendship and mate crime in autistic adults, using semi-structured interviews. Five adults were interviewed about their experiences of social interactions, friendships and mate crime. Participants described distancing themselves from the 'disability' label whilst growing up to avoid condescension and being perceived as vulnerable, whilst learning to camouflage their social difficulties.Feelings of anxiety were associated with socialising, and participants valued relationships that did not place too many overwhelming demands on their time or energy. Finally, all participants had prior experiences of bullying. They understood the concept of mate crime but were unsure as to whether they would be able to identify it in their own lives if it occurred. However they could identify potential support networks in close friends and family.Results highlight the importance of further research into positive and negative aspects of social relationships in autistic adults, and the need to provide support to those who are socially vulnerable.

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Using interpretative phenomenological analysis in autism research

Cited by 75 publications

References 17 publications

Parental Perceptions and Decisions Regarding Maintaining Bilingualism in Autism

Parental Perceptions and Decisions Regarding Maintaining Bilingualism in Autism

Examining physical education experiences at integrated and residential schools for students with visual impairments

“Bullies tend to be obvious”: autistic adults perceptions of friendship and the concept of ‘mate crime’.

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