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Using a reflective diary to develop bracketing skills during a phenomenological investigation.
Christine Wall1, Sheila Glenn, Susan Mitchinson
1School of Nursing and Healthcare Studies, Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
Nurse Researcher
|July 2, 2004
Summary
A reflective diary effectively develops bracketing skills, crucial for descriptive phenomenology. This method enhances critical thinking and aids in reviewing study methodology for clearer phenomenon emergence.
Area of Science:
- Phenomenology
- Qualitative Research Methods
Background:
- Bracketing is a key concept in Husserlian descriptive phenomenology.
- Developing bracketing skills requires guided reflective thought.
- Existing frameworks for reflection inform this study.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the utility of reflective diaries for enhancing bracketing skills.
- To present a framework for guiding reflective thought in bracketing.
- To explore the application of bracketing in different action phases (pre, in, on).
Main Methods:
- Utilized a reflective diary as the primary tool.
- Developed a framework influenced by Schön (1987) and Johns (1984).
- Applied bracketing across 'pre', 'in', and 'on' action phases.
Main Results:
- Reflective diaries proved effective for developing bracketing skills.
- The proposed framework facilitated deep and critical thinking.
- Bracketing aided in the clear emergence of phenomena and methodology review.
Conclusions:
- Reflective diaries are a valuable tool for improving bracketing in qualitative research.
- The framework supports structured reflection for phenomenological studies.
- Bracketing can be strategically applied to enhance research clarity and rigor.