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Exploring how Heideggerian philosophy underpins phenomenolgical research
1School of Nursing, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada.
Nurse Researcher
|August 18, 2010
Summary
This study explores how Heideggerian philosophy impacts phenomenological research on memory loss. It details methodological considerations for forestructure, pre-understanding, and data analysis within this framework.
Area of Science:
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Qualitative Research Methods
Background:
- Phenomenological studies often explore subjective experiences.
- Heideggerian philosophy offers a framework for understanding existence and interpretation.
- Memory loss presents unique challenges for qualitative research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the methodological implications of applying Heideggerian philosophy to phenomenological research on memory loss.
- To examine how concepts like forestructure and pre-understanding influence research design and data analysis.
Main Methods:
- Philosophical analysis of Heideggerian concepts.
- Application of these concepts to phenomenological research methodology.
- Exploration of implications for data analysis and interpretation.
Main Results:
- Heideggerian philosophy provides a robust framework for phenomenological inquiry into memory loss.
- Forestructure and pre-understanding significantly shape the research process.
- Entry into the hermeneutic circle and data analysis are profoundly influenced by this philosophical approach.
Conclusions:
- Integrating Heideggerian philosophy enhances phenomenological studies of memory loss.
- Researchers must be aware of philosophical underpinnings to ensure rigorous and insightful findings.
- This approach offers a deeper understanding of the lived experience of memory loss.
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