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Bracketing in qualitative research: conceptual and practical matters.
1Department of Psychology, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, USA. fischer@dug.edu
Summary
Bracketing in qualitative research involves setting aside assumptions and continually revisiting data. This ongoing process enhances understanding and rigorous representation of findings.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative Research Methodology
- Phenomenology
- Hermeneutics
Background:
- Bracketing is a core concept in phenomenological research, originating from the work of Husserl and Heidegger.
- It involves managing researcher bias and assumptions to achieve a more objective understanding of phenomena.
- Reflexivity and hermeneutics are closely related concepts crucial for qualitative rigor.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present bracketing as a dual engagement process: with data and evolving findings.
- To elucidate the practical application of bracketing through extensive everyday examples.
- To discuss the philosophical underpinnings of bracketing, including reflexivity and hermeneutics.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of bracketing as described by philosophical traditions.
- Illustration through practical examples of researcher engagement with data and findings.
- Discussion of historical context and related qualitative concepts like reflexivity.
Main Results:
- Bracketing is defined as two ongoing engagements: identifying/setting aside assumptions and hermeneutic revisiting of data.
- The process requires careful language development for representing findings accurately.
- Residual positivism can hinder qualitative rigor, necessitating conscious application of bracketing.
Conclusions:
- Bracketing is essential for maintaining qualitative rigor by managing researcher subjectivity.
- The dual engagement model provides a framework for applying bracketing effectively.
- Further research, such as a qualitative study on bracketing, is recommended to deepen understanding.
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