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Phenomenology in Its Original Sense
11 University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Qualitative Health Research
|July 7, 2017
Summary
Phenomenology, a unique qualitative inquiry, centers on "lived experience" as its core data. This approach, distinct from systematic coding, emphasizes attentive, serendipitous analysis of experiential givens for genuine insights.
Area of Science:
- Philosophy
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Phenomenology
Background:
- Phenomenology is a distinct qualitative research approach.
- Understanding its unique features is crucial for accurate application.
- The term "lived experience" is central to phenomenological inquiry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the distinguishing features of phenomenology in its original sense.
- To explain the methodology and project of phenomenology in accessible terms.
- To highlight the significance of "lived experience" for phenomenological analysis.
Main Methods:
- Focus on the concept of "lived" within "lived experience".
- Analysis of experiential material and phenomenological research questions.
- Examination of exemplars from Heidegger, van den Berg, and Marion on boredom, conversation, and eye-contact.
Main Results:
- Phenomenological "data" are "givens" from lived experience, not systematically codable material.
- Distinguishes phenomenology from other qualitative approaches that use systematic data analysis.
- Highlights the role of epoché-reduction and attentive, serendipitous inquiry for insights.
Conclusions:
- Phenomenology's unique qualitative nature lies in its focus on "lived experience" as direct experiential data.
- Proper phenomenological inquiry requires specific types of experiential material and guided research questions.
- The epoché-reduction, coupled with attentive inquiry, yields unique phenomenological insights.
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