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Applying phenomenography in nursing research
Björn Sjöström1, Lars Owe Dahlgren
1Institute of Health Care Pedagogics, Göteborg University and Department of Health Sciences, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden. bjorn.sjostrom@ihv.his.se
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|October 18, 2002
Summary
Phenomenography is a qualitative research approach exploring how people understand their experiences. This method identifies distinct ways individuals perceive the world, valuable for healthcare education.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative Research Methodology
- Educational Research
- Phenomenography
Background:
- Phenomenography investigates diverse qualitative ways individuals make sense of their experiences.
- It focuses on understanding the variations in human perception and conception of the world.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine phenomenography as a research approach.
- To explore its application and potential within healthcare and nursing research.
Main Methods:
- Detailed description of phenomenography's ontological and epistemological assumptions.
- Presentation of the research method with examples from healthcare and nursing.
- Discussion of the methodology's applicability in nursing research.
Main Results:
- Phenomenographic research yields categories reflecting different ways of experiencing and conceiving the world.
- Examples illustrate its use in healthcare and nursing contexts.
- The approach highlights differences in individual perceptions.
Conclusions:
- Phenomenography's focus on differences distinguishes it from other research approaches.
- Incorporating phenomenographic knowledge into healthcare professional education is recommended.
- The approach offers valuable insights for understanding diverse experiences in healthcare settings.