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1University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK. alessandra.fasulo@port.ac.uk.
Integrative Psychological & Behavioral Science
|July 4, 2015
Summary
This article discusses the institutional status of qualitative psychology and clarifies the meaning of "experience" in research. It proposes three formulations of experience to avoid direct language assumptions and enhance research integrity.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Qualitative Research Methods
Background:
- The future of qualitative psychology was explored in a previous special issue.
- This article builds upon those discussions, focusing on two key areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the social and institutional categorization of qualitative psychology.
- To redefine and clarify the concept of "experience" within qualitative research.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of the term "qualitative psychology" and its implications.
- Proposal of three distinct frameworks for conceptualizing "experience" in research: researcher's experience, situated intersubjectivity, and expression.
Main Results:
- The label "qualitative psychology" may create artificial divisions and a false sense of homogeneity.
- Three proposed formulations of experience offer nuanced approaches beyond direct linguistic access.
Conclusions:
- Rethinking the institutional positioning of qualitative psychology is necessary.
- Clearer definitions and engaged research practices concerning "experience" are vital for safeguarding researchers and participants.
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