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Phenomenological Research

Phenomenological research aims to describe lived experiences through qualitative methods like interviews and observations. It seeks to understand a phenomenon from the perspective of those who have experienced it directly without inferences or generalizations. Researchers aim to understand both the experiences themselves and factors influencing how they are perceived. Examples given include understanding the mental states and coping of war veterans, exploring the emotions and trauma of losing loved ones to COVID-19, and recording the feelings of people diagnosed with terminal illnesses who also become parents.

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Phenomenological Research

Phenomenological research aims to describe lived experiences through qualitative methods like interviews and observations. It seeks to understand a phenomenon from the perspective of those who have experienced it directly without inferences or generalizations. Researchers aim to understand both the experiences themselves and factors influencing how they are perceived. Examples given include understanding the mental states and coping of war veterans, exploring the emotions and trauma of losing loved ones to COVID-19, and recording the feelings of people diagnosed with terminal illnesses who also become parents.

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1. WHAT IS PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH?

2. PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHOD


3. EXAMPLES OF PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH
 
 
WHAT IS PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH?
A qualitative research approach that helps in describing
the lived experiences of an individual is known
as phenomenological research. The phenomenological
method focuses on studying the phenomena that have
impacted an individual. This approach highlights the
specifics and identifies a phenomenon as perceived by an
individual in a situation. It can also be used to study the
commonality in the behaviors of a group of people. 
Phenomenological research has its roots in psychology,
education and philosophy. Its aim is to extract the purest
data that hasn’t been attained before. Sometimes
researchers record personal notes about what they learn
from the subjects. This adds to the credibility of data,
allowing researchers to remove these influences to
produce unbiased narratives. Through this method,
researchers attempt to answer two major questions:
 What are the subject’s experiences related to the

phenomenon?
 What factors have influenced the experience of the
phenomenon?
A researcher may also use observations, art and
documents to construct a universal meaning of
experiences as they establish an understanding of the
phenomenon. The richness of the data obtained
in phenomenological research opens up opportunities for
further inquiry.
Now that we know what is phenomenological research,
let’s look at some methods and examples.
 
PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHOD
Phenomenological research can be based on single case
studies or a pool of samples. Single case studies identify
system failures and discrepancies. Data from multiple
samples highlights many possible situations. In either
case, these are the methods a researcher can use:
 The researcher can observe the subject or access
written records, such as texts, journals, poetry,
music or diaries
 They can conduct conversations and interviews with

open-ended questions, which allow researchers to


make subjects comfortable enough to open up
 Action research and focus workshops are great ways
to put at ease candidates who have psychological
barriers
To mine deep information, a researcher must show
empathy and establish a friendly rapport with
participants. These kinds of phenomenological research
methods require researchers to focus on the subject and
avoid getting influenced.
 
 
EXAMPLES OF PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Phenomenological research is a way to understand
individual situations in detail. The theories are developed
transparently, with the evidence available for a reader to
access. We can use this methodology in situations such
as:
 The experiences of every war survivor or war

veteran are unique. Research can illuminate their


mental states and survival strategies in a new
world.
 Losing family members to Covid-19 hasn’t been easy.

A detailed study of survivors and people who’ve


lost loved ones can help understand coping
mechanisms and long-term traumas.
 What’s it like to be diagnosed with a terminal
disease when a person becomes a parent? The
conflict of birth and death can’t be generalized, but
research can record emotions and experiences.
Phenomenological research is a powerful way to
understand personal experiences. It provides insights
into individual actions and motivations by examining
long-held assumptions. New theories, policies and
responses can be developed on this basis. But,
the phenomenological research design will be ineffective
if subjects are unable to communicate due to language,
age, cognition or other barriers. Managers must be alert
to such limitations and sharp to interpret results without
bias.
 

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